W. Va. Code §§ 37-6 & 37-6A
Free West Virginia residential lease template.
West Virginia has no deposit cap and a 60-day deposit return (45 days after a new tenancy begins) under W. Va. Code § 37-6A. Habitability is implied by statute and case law (§ 37-6-30; Teller v. McCoy).
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W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2
Deposit return
60 days (45 after new tenancy); 1.5× damages for wrongful retention.
W. Va. Code § 37-6-30
Warranty of habitability
Implied by statute + Teller v. McCoy.
W. Va. Code § 37-6-5
Month-to-month termination
1 month notice.
Required disclosures in West Virginia
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for West Virginia landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 60 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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