West Virginia Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A West Virginia standard residential lease agreement is used by property owners to establish a legally binding rental arrangement with their tenants. When signed, the tenant agrees to pay the indicated rental amount, submit a security deposit (if required), and obey the rules and regulations set forth by the landlord.

West Virginia Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A West Virginia standard residential lease agreement is used by property owners to establish a legally binding rental arrangement with their tenants. When signed, the tenant agrees to pay the indicated rental amount, submit a security deposit (if required), and obey the rules and regulations set forth by the landlord.

Last updated January 19th, 2024

A West Virginia standard residential lease agreement is used by property owners to establish a legally binding rental arrangement with their tenants. When signed, the tenant agrees to pay the indicated rental amount, submit a security deposit (if required), and obey the rules and regulations set forth by the landlord.

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Rental Application – Landlords may use this document to screen prospective tenants’ backgrounds to ensure they are able to enter into a lease agreement.

Required Disclosures (2) 

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – The landlord must inform the tenant of the presence of any lead-based paint within the dwelling (required if the building was constructed before 1978).[1]
  2. Non-Refundable FeesPet fees and application fees must be identified in writing as non-refundable.[2]

Security Deposits 

  • Maximum – No statutory limit.
  • Returning – 60 days from the tenancy termination date or 45 days from the date of occupation by a new tenant, whichever is sooner.[3]

Rent Grace Period

In West Virginia, no grace period is required.

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