Landlord tools · West Virginia
Everything a West Virginia lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.
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West Virginia doesn't cap security deposits by statute — most landlords charge one to two months' rent. No statutory limit After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 60 days. Within 60 days of termination or 45 days after next tenant moves in, whichever is shorter Returning one now? Use the free West Virginia deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.
West Virginia sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and specified in the lease. No statutory grace period.
West Virginia has no fixed entry-notice statute — reasonable notice is the standard, and the lease should spell it out. No statute; lease governs, reasonable notice customary. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (One full month's written notice). No statute; effectively one month via month-to-month term change. Planning an increase? The free West Virginia rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.
Utilities: No specific statute; lease should assign utility responsibility. Pets: No statute on pet deposits or fees; lease governs. Assistance animals exempt from pet charges.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no statutory limit on security deposits — one to two months' rent is customary. No statutory limit
How long does a West Virginia landlord have to return the deposit?
60 days after the tenancy ends. Within 60 days of termination or 45 days after next tenant moves in, whichever is shorter
Are late fees limited in West Virginia?
There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and specified in the lease. No statutory grace period
How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no fixed statutory period — reasonable notice applies. No statute; lease governs, reasonable notice customary
Does West Virginia have rent control?
No statewide rent control. No state or local rent control
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Key statutes: W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 to -6 · § 37-6-5 · § 37-6-30. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.