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Security Deposits June 5, 2026 · 3 min

Security Deposit Rules in West Virginia: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

West Virginia law requires landlords to return security deposits within 60 days or provide itemized deductions within 45 days. No cap exists on deposit amounts, but failing to follow return timelines opens landlords to tenant lawsuits and potential damages.

By Curt Sloan Read

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