West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline	60 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	Immediate (no statutory cure period; landlord may file after demand)
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	No specific statute; reasonable notice recommended
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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