Whichever period is shorter under § 37-6A-1.
Damage deduction is reduced by reasonable wear and tear.
Narrow extension when damage exceeds the deposit and requires a third-party contractor.
In addition to unreturned deposit, subject to § 37-6A-5.
What to preserve
- Tenancy termination date.
- Date a subsequent tenant occupied the unit, if known.
- Written itemization and refund.
- Forwarding address.
- Move-in/move-out evidence.
- Third-party contractor notice and repair documents if used.
Why the clock is unusual
West Virginia defines “notice period” using two possible events: 60 days after tenancy termination or 45 days after a subsequent tenant occupies the premises, whichever period is shorter. The deadline therefore cannot always be calculated from move-out alone.
Official sources
Current official code defining the notice period, security deposit, application fee, pet fee and related terms.
West Virginia LegislatureW. Va. Code § 37-6A-2 — Security deposits ↗Current official code covering return, permitted deductions, itemization, contractor extension and delivery/address rules.
West Virginia LegislatureW. Va. Code § 37-6A-5 — Landlord noncompliance ↗Current official code covering remedies for willful or bad-faith noncompliance.