West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law
Tribunal: Magistrate Court
9
Days — Pay or Quit
30
Days — No-Cause Notice
9
Days — Cure or Quit
Notice Periods
| Situation | Notice Required |
|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 9 days to pay or quit |
| Month-to-month termination (no cause) | 30 days |
| Lease violation (cure or quit) | 9 days |
Security Deposit
No statutory cap. Return within 65 days (§ 37-6A-2).
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent (9-day demand)
- Lease violation
- Holdover
- Illegal activity
Rent Control
No Statewide Rent Control
No rent control in West Virginia.
Electronic Signatures
U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption
Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in West Virginia. Generate and e-sign a form →
Governing Statute
West Virginia Code §§ 37-6-1 et seq.
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