West Virginia Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in West Virginia follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
No notice required; landlord may file immediately.
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
No notice required; landlord may file immediately.
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file a wrongful occupation or unlawful detainer action immediately.
Tenant Answer Deadline
5 days
Hearing Timeline
Typically within 10 days after filing for wrongful occupation.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may evict the tenant after a court judgment.
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