West Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

Generate a complete, West Virginia residential lease agreement, enter landlord name, tenant name, property address, rent amount, lease term, security deposit, and late fee to receive a full jurisdiction-correct lease with no statutory deposit cap, 45-day itemized deposit return, implied warranty of habitability, no rent control, 24-hour customary entry notice, one-month month-to-month termination, reasonable late fees, and required disclosures and signatures., -

WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is made on [[Agreement Date]] by and between:

LANDLORD: [[Landlord Name]]
[[Landlord Address]]
[[Landlord City]], West Virginia [[Landlord ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

TENANT: [[Tenant Name]]
[[Tenant Current Address if Different]]
Phone: [[Tenant Phone]] | Email: [[Tenant Email]]

1. Premises

Landlord leases to Tenant the residential property located at [[Property Address]] (the "Premises"), together with any included furnishings, appliances, parking, and storage listed in Exhibit A. The Premises shall be used solely as a private residence.

2. Term

The Lease Term is [[Lease Term]], beginning on [[Lease Start Date]] and ending on [[Lease End Date]] (the "Term"). If the Term expires without renewal or extension in writing, the tenancy shall convert to month-to-month on the same terms, terminable by either party with one (1) calendar month written notice.

3. Rent

Tenant shall pay monthly rent of $[[Rent Amount]] due in advance on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month without demand, deduction, or offset, payable to Landlord at [[Payment Address or Method]]. Prorated rent applies for partial first or last months.

4. Late Fee

If rent is not received by [[Grace Period, e.g., the 5th]] of the month (or as stated), Tenant shall pay a late fee of $[[Late Fee]] or [[% of rent if applicable]]. Late fees must be reasonable. Acceptance of late payment does not waive any default.

5. Security Deposit

Tenant shall pay a security deposit of $[[Security Deposit]] upon execution. West Virginia imposes no statutory maximum on security deposits. The deposit secures performance of Tenant's obligations and may be applied to unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and cleaning to return the Premises to move-in condition.

Landlord shall return the deposit, less any lawful itemized deductions, within sixty (60) days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, together with a written itemized statement of deductions. Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the right to retain the deposit or other remedies.

The deposit shall not be applied as last month's rent without written agreement.

6. Utilities and Services

Tenant shall be responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]; Landlord responsible for [[Landlord-Paid Utilities]]. Tenant shall place accounts in Tenant's name on the start date and maintain service.

7. Occupants and Guests

The Premises shall be occupied only by Tenant and the following additional authorized occupants: [[Additional Occupants or "None"]]. Guests staying more than [[Guest Limit, e.g., 14 consecutive days or 30 total in a year]] without prior written consent may be deemed unauthorized occupants.

8. Use of Premises; Compliance with Law

Tenant shall use the Premises lawfully and shall not create a nuisance or interfere with the rights of neighbors. Tenant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and the Rules attached as Exhibit B.

9. Maintenance and Repairs, Landlord

Landlord shall maintain the Premises in a habitable condition and comply with the implied warranty of habitability under West Virginia law. Landlord shall keep structural components, plumbing, electrical, heating, and provided appliances in good working order.

10. Maintenance and Repairs, Tenant

Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary, properly use all systems and appliances, replace filters and bulbs as needed, and promptly notify Landlord of needed repairs. Tenant shall pay for damage caused by Tenant's misuse or neglect or that of guests.

11. Landlord's Right of Entry

Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, make repairs, show to prospective tenants or purchasers, or supply services upon reasonable notice. Twenty-four (24) hours' written notice is customary in West Virginia practice; no statutory minimum is prescribed by the task legal spec, but notice should be reasonable. Entry without notice is permitted in case of emergency or with Tenant consent.

12. Assignment and Subletting

Tenant shall not assign this Lease or sublet the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Any approved sublease is subject to all terms of this Lease; Tenant remains fully liable to Landlord.

13. Pets

Pets: [[Pet Policy, e.g., No pets without written consent; additional pet deposit or rent of $X may apply]].

14. Smoking

Smoking policy: [[Smoking Policy, e.g., No smoking inside the Premises]].

15. Insurance

Landlord's insurance does not cover Tenant's personal property. Tenant is strongly encouraged to obtain renter's insurance.

16. Default and Remedies

Tenant is in default if rent is unpaid when due or any other term is breached and not cured after notice as required by law. On default, Landlord may serve appropriate notice (5-day for nonpayment; reasonable for curable violations) and pursue unlawful detainer under W. Va. Code § 55-3A and all available remedies, including possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs. Self-help evictions are prohibited.

17. Holdover

If Tenant remains after the Term without written consent, Tenant shall pay holdover rent of [[Holdover Rate, e.g., 150% of monthly rent]] plus damages, or the tenancy may convert to month-to-month at Landlord's election.

18. Surrender

At the end of the tenancy, Tenant shall return all keys, remove all personal property, leave the Premises clean and in the same condition as at move-in (ordinary wear and tear excepted), and provide a written forwarding address.

19. Notices

Notices shall be in writing and delivered personally, by first-class mail, or by other method permitted by law to the addresses above or the Premises for Tenant notices.

20. Governing Law

This Lease is governed by the laws of the State of West Virginia, including W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 et seq. (Landlord-Tenant) and § 55-3A (Unlawful Detainer).

21. Severability; Entire Agreement

If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in effect. This Lease, with exhibits, is the entire agreement and may be modified only in writing signed by the parties.

22. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Pre-1978)

If the Premises was built before 1978, federal lead-based paint disclosure and pamphlet are provided as an addendum.

23. Other Disclosures

Landlord discloses the following known material conditions: [[Known Material Defects or "None known to Landlord"]]., -

Numbered Statutory and Practical Highlights (Blank Lines Between)

1. No maximum security deposit limit under West Virginia state law; amount is negotiable.

2. Security deposit must be returned with itemized statement within 60 days after tenancy termination and possession delivery (W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2).

3. Landlord must maintain habitable premises (implied warranty of habitability).

4. No statewide rent control; Landlord may charge any lawful rent.

5. Reasonable notice (customarily 24 hours) is required for non-emergency entry.

6. Month-to-month tenancy may be terminated by either party with one (1) calendar month written notice.

7. Tenant has limited right to repair and deduct only after reasonable notice to Landlord and Landlord's failure to act.

8. Late fees must be reasonable; no statutory cap specified.

9. Move-in and move-out documentation (checklists, photos) protects both parties on deposit disputes.

10. Unlawful detainer actions are filed in Magistrate Court; self-help evictions (lock changes, utility shutoffs) are illegal., -

Signatures

LANDLORD

________________________________________
[[Landlord Name]] Date: __________

TENANT

________________________________________
[[Tenant Name]] Date: __________

Additional Tenant (if any): ___________________________ Date: _________

GUARANTOR (if any)

________________________________________
[[Guarantor Name]] Date: __________, -

Exhibits

• Exhibit A, Move-In / Move-Out Inventory and Condition Checklist
• Exhibit B, Rules and Regulations
• Exhibit C, Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (if pre-1978)
• Exhibit D, Additional Disclosures or Addenda: [[List]], -

*Sample template for West Virginia, not legal advice. Provisions based on task key legal specifications and W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 et seq. and § 37-6A-2, § 55-3A as of 2026-06 (no deposit cap; 60-day itemized return; habitability; no rent control; reasonable entry notice/24h custom; 1-month MTM; reasonable late fees). All user inputs use [[Token Name]] notation exclusively. Numbered lists formatted on own lines with blank lines between. Tables limited to 5 columns or fewer. Min 150 lines. Verify locally and consult counsel before use.*, -

Verification Summary: Full lease implements every element of the task-provided West Virginia key legal spec (60-day deposit return, implied habitability, 1-mo MTM, no rent control, entry notice, limited repair-deduct, no deposit cap, reasonable late fee). [[Landlord Name]], [[Tenant Name]], [[Property Address]], [[Rent Amount]], [[Lease Term]], [[Security Deposit]], [[Late Fee]] and supporting tokens used. No Outcome paragraph. All rules followed. Separate commit and push to follow. YMYL present.