West Virginia Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in West Virginia
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West Virginia has limited tenant protections under W. Va. Code § 37-6A. There is no statutory cap on security deposits, and landlords have 60 days to return the deposit after termination of tenancy. No statewide rent control or just cause eviction requirement exists.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
60 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
60 days after tenancy ends (§ 37-6A-2)
Limited Protection
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Entry Notice Required
No specific statute — reasonable notice expected
Limited Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not permitted by statute
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited under § 37-6A-5
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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