West Virginia Legal Resources
State-specific rules and calculators available for this state.
West Virginia Overview
West Virginia has state‑specific rules governing residential leases, notice periods, eviction procedures, and security deposit handling. Below you’ll find calculators, timelines, and legal summaries tailored to West Virginia law.
- Eviction rules include notice requirements, filing deadlines, and court procedures.
- Security deposit rules include maximum amounts, return deadlines, and itemization requirements.
Quick Facts
- Notice for Nonpayment: No notice required; landlord may file immediately. days
- Notice for Lease Violation: No notice required; landlord may file immediately. days
- Tenant Answer Deadline: 5 days
- Max Security Deposit: No statutory limit
- Deposit Return Deadline: 60 days (or within 45 days of new tenant occupancy, whichever is shorter); 15 additional days if damage exceeds deposit and requires professional work days
Eviction Rules
Notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations.
Security Deposit Rules
Deposit limits, return deadlines, and allowed deductions.
State Calculators
Available calculators for West Virginia.
Eviction Timeline
Final Paycheck Deadline
Notice Period
Overtime Calculator
Rent Increase Limits
Security Deposit Return
Small Claims Eligibility
State Statutes
Key landlord‑tenant laws for West Virginia.
Statutes for this state are coming soon.