Huntington, WV local landlord rules
State law also applies. See West Virginia landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. |
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Rental licensing / registration
Rental housing covered by this code must be registered, licensed or permitted with the city. The code states: "(a) Within 90 days after the effective date of this article and thereafter, it shall be unlawful for any landlord to lease, rent, or hold out for rent or lease by advertisement or otherwise a residential rental unit located within the city without possession of a valid residential rental unit license for that rental unit, authorized by the city and complying with all provisions of this article" (§ 1737.05).
Verified Source: Huntington Code of Ordinances § 1737.05 · last checked 2026-10-16
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