West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to West Virginia landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
7
out of 10
Balanced
Key Law Summary — West Virginia
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
30 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$60–$80
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in West Virginia
→No rent control
→No entry notice required
→Fast eviction process
⚖ Tenant Rights in West Virginia
→Basic habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
⚡ Eviction Timeline — West Virginia
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $60–$80
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 30 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score7/10
Eviction Avg30 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry NoticeNone