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West Virginia Security Deposit Forwarding Address Rule

Section 37-6A-2(g) allows personal delivery or mailing to the tenant’s last-known address or forwarding address and states that the tenant is responsible for providing an accurate address.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
DeliveryPersonal or mail

To last-known or provided forwarding address.

Returned mail6-month holding rule

The statute contains a special process for non-deliverable mail.

Keep

  • Written forwarding-address notice.
  • Proof address was accurate.
  • Postmark/envelope.
  • Returned-mail evidence.
  • Any written request for pickup after returned mail.
West Virginia’s notice period can depend on a later re-rental event. Educational information only.

Official sources

West Virginia LegislatureW. Va. Code § 37-6A-2 — Security deposits ↗

Current official code covering return, permitted deductions, itemization, contractor extension and delivery/address rules.

Related West Virginia guides

Security Deposit →60 / 45-Day Rule →Allowed Deductions →Contractor Extension →