W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2: West Virginia security deposit rules in plain English
What W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2 says about West Virginia security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 60 days
- 60 days is the latest date: if a new tenant moves in sooner, the deadline is 45 days after they move in, whichever comes first.
- If damage costs more than the deposit and a contractor is needed, the landlord may send written notice within that period and then gets 15 more days to itemize.
- Maximum deposit
- Not in our verified data
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2 says, as we verified it
Full citation: W. Va. Code §§ 37-6A-1, 37-6A-2, 37-6A-3, 37-6A-5 Read the official text
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FAQ: W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2?
Under W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2, a West Virginia landlord has 60 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. 60 days is the latest date: if a new tenant moves in sooner, the deadline is 45 days after they move in, whichever comes first. If damage costs more than the deposit and a contractor is needed, the landlord may send written notice within that period and then gets 15 more days to itemize.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in West Virginia?
Our verified data has no cap entry for West Virginia. Check the statute.
Does West Virginia require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: W. Va. Code §§ 37-6A-1, 37-6A-2, 37-6A-3, 37-6A-5.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in West Virginia?
Not stated in our verified data.
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