West Virginia Rental Laws
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | Landlord can file for eviction without serving a notice ARTICLE 3A. REMEDIES FOR WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. §55-3A-1. Petition for summary relief for wrongful occupation of residential rental property. |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | Landlord can file for eviction without serving a notice ARTICLE 3A. REMEDIES FOR WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. §55-3A-1. Petition for summary relief for wrongful occupation of residential rental property. |
| Small Claim Court Limit | West Virginia Small Claims Court Limit is $10,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | ARTICLE 3A. REMEDIES FOR WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. §55-3A-3. Proceedings in court; final order; disposition of abandoned personal property. §37-6-6. Desertion of leased property; entry; recovery of rent, disposition of abandoned personal property; notice. |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | No statute |
| Required Disclosures | Non-Refundable Fees Disclosure ARTICLE 6A. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSITS. §37-6A-1. Definitions. (14) “Security deposit” means any refundable deposit of money that is furnished by a tenant to a landlord to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of a rental agreement, or as security for damages to the leased premises. Security deposit does not include: (A) Rent; (B) a pet fee; or (C) application fee: Provided, That the parties expressly agree, in writing, that a pet fee or application fee is nonrefundable. A security deposit does not include prepaid rent. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | Allowed with an agreement in writing |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 60 days from the date the tenancy ends or 45 days from the occupancy of the new tenant, whichever is shorter If the repair required the use of a contractor this deadline can be extended by 15 days. §37-6A-2. Security deposits. |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One Month |
| Payment of Rent | |
| Property Entry Notice | No statute |
