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West Virginia 60-Day / 45-Day Security Deposit Notice Period

W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 defines the notice period as within 60 days of termination of the tenancy or within 45 days of occupation by a subsequent tenant, whichever time period is shorter.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Termination route60 days

Measured from tenancy termination.

Re-rental route45 days

Measured from occupancy by a subsequent tenant.

Controlling periodWhichever is shorter

The earlier resulting deadline controls.

Timeline checklist

  • Termination date.
  • Date new tenant actually occupied, if applicable.
  • Date refund/itemization was delivered or mailed.
  • Whether a contractor extension notice was timely sent.
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-1 — Definitions ↗

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.

Related West Virginia guides

Security Deposit →Allowed Deductions →Contractor Extension →Forwarding Address →