West Virginia Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
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
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, costs of removing items after tenant vacates, and other lease violation costs.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
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
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, costs of removing items after tenant vacates, and other lease violation costs.
Legal Citations
- W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2