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West Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in West Virginia sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. West Virginia sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 60 days (or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter) after move-out (W. Va. Code 37-6A-1, 37-6A-2).

This template walks you through every clause a West Virginia lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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West Virginia security deposit rules

West Virginia security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline60 days (or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter)
StatuteW. Va. Code 37-6A-1, 37-6A-2

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current West Virginia requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in West Virginia

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select West Virginia as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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