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West Virginia rules for deposits, notice, and late fees

Deposit, notice, and late-fee figures cited to the state statute.

RuleRule text
Notice to end a tenancyA tenancy from year to year may be terminated by either party giving written notice to the other at least three months before the end of any year. A periodic tenancy of less than one year may be terminated by like notice, or by notice for one full period before the end of any period. The section does not apply where a special agreement fixes another notice period or provides that no notice is to be given, and notice is not necessary from or to a tenant whose term is to end at a certain time. W. Va. Code § 37-6-5. As of 2026-10-09.
Eviction noticeUpon filing a petition for possession, the court shall schedule a hearing not less than five nor more than 10 judicial days after the filing. The petitioner shall then cause a notice of the hearing to be served on the tenant. W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1. As of 2026-10-09.
Full statute text

Upon filing a petition for possession, the court shall schedule a hearing not less than five nor more than 10 judicial days after the filing. The petitioner shall then cause a notice of the hearing to be served on the tenant.

Figures are from West Virginia statutes, retrieved 2026-10-09. Primary sources: https://code.wvlegislature.gov/37-6-5/, https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-3A-1/.

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Questions

How much notice ends a tenancy in West Virginia?

A tenancy from year to year may be terminated by either party giving written notice to the other at least three months before the end of any year. A periodic tenancy of less than one year may be terminated by like notice, or by notice for one full period before the end of any period. The section does not apply where a special agreement fixes another notice period or provides that no notice is to be given, and notice is not necessary from or to a tenant whose term is to end at a certain time. Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6-5, https://code.wvlegislature.gov/37-6-5/, as of 2026-10-09.

What eviction notice does West Virginia require?

Upon filing a petition for possession, the court shall schedule a hearing not less than five nor more than 10 judicial days after the filing. The petitioner shall then cause a notice of the hearing to be served on the tenant. Source: W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1, https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-3A-1/, as of 2026-10-09.

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