West Virginia rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

West Virginia has no rent control. Month-to-month increases require 30 days' notice (or one rent period).

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm 30 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6-5. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Pennsylvania (30 days rent-increase notice) · Ohio (30 days rent-increase notice) · Kentucky (30 days rent-increase notice) · Virginia (30 days rent-increase notice) · Maryland (60 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026