United States · WV

West Virginia landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a West Virginia landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 60 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every West Virginia residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable West Virginia quirk

No URLTA adoption; common-law defaults apply.

Eviction timelines in West Virginia

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for West Virginia.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)