West Virginia · Landlord & Tenant
The West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Guide
Navigate lease agreements, security deposit rules, the eviction process, and your rights to a safe and habitable home in West Virginia.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to West Virginia law · Plain language
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Cited to the statute · Legal information, not legal advice
West Virginia landlord-tenant law, from lease signing to eviction
Security deposit deadlines, deductions, repairs and habitability, landlord entry, and the summary relief eviction process in magistrate court.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Renting a home in West Virginia comes with rules that are more traditional than many people expect. There is no statewide rent control, no repair-and-deduct right, and no statutory cap on security deposits or late fees.
The West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Guide explains the law under Chapter 37, Articles 6 and 6A, and the summary eviction process in Chapter 55, Article 3A. It covers when a lease must be in writing, how rent increases work in a month-to-month tenancy, and the landlord's duty to keep the property fit and habitable.
The guide explains the deadline for returning a security deposit: 60 days after the tenancy ends or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter. It covers lawful deductions and the damages available when a deposit is withheld willfully or in bad faith. It walks through the Petition for Summary Relief for Wrongful Occupation, the hearing scheduled five to 10 judicial days after filing, and the court's order to vacate.
• Landlord entry and the lack of a statutory notice period
• Handling a tenant's personal property after eviction
• Retaliatory eviction as a defense and a claim
For tenants and landlords on both sides of the lease. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: From Common Law to Modern Statutes
- The Core Statutory Framework
- Who and What Is Covered by These Laws?
- Key Definitions in West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law
- Exceptions and Defenses to Landlord-Tenant Rules
- Rights of the Landlord
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to West Virginia law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of West Virginia law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
West Virginia tenant rights: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
When must a landlord return a security deposit in West Virginia?
Within 60 days after the tenancy ends or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter. If damages need a third-party contractor and the landlord gives timely written notice, the landlord has 15 more days to itemize. The guide explains lawful deductions.
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in West Virginia?
West Virginia statutes do not give tenants a right to withhold rent for repairs, and a landlord is not required to make repairs while a tenant is behind on rent. The guide explains the other options the law provides, including a suit over habitability.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for West Virginia?
Yes. This guide is written for West Virginia law and cites the West Virginia statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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