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West Virginia Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

A West Virginia standard residential lease agreement is a legal document used by a landlord to rent a property to a tenant for a fixed period, most commonly one year. The agreement intends to outline the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
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Updated November 20, 2024

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Rental Application – Allows a landlord to verify an applicant’s employment and ability to pay rent.

Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – Tenants moving into properties built before 1978 must legally be notified that they could be exposed to lead-based paint.
  2. Nonrefundable Fees – Any nonrefundable fees, such as application or pet fees, must be listed in the lease agreement.[1]

Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Amount – No statute.

Returning – Security deposits must be returned within 60 days of the end of a tenancy or within 45 days of a new tenant moving in, whichever is earlier.[2]

Rent Payment Laws

Grace Period – No statute.

Maximum Late Fee – Up to $15 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less.[3]

NSF Fee – A landlord can charge up to $25 for a bad check.[4]

Sources

  1. § 37-6A-1(14)
  2. § 37-6A-2(a)
  3. § 46B-3-9(c)
  4. § 61-3-39e