West Virginia Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredWest Virginia has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our West Virginia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How West Virginia compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how West Virginia compares with other states in our database.
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in West Virginia?
- No statewide statute requires it in West Virginia, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statutory limit on deposit amount. Return within 60 days (45 days if new tenant moves in). Additional 15 days if third-party contractor needed. Penalty for non-compliance: 2 months rent or 2x deposit. Move-in/out checklist required.
- How large can the deposit itself be in West Virginia?
- West Virginia sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in West Virginia?
- Generally within 60 days after move-out.
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