How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in West Virginia?

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West Virginia's landlord-tenant law (W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 and § 55-3A, read in full on 2026-10-16) sets no application fee limit or screening rule. Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 and § 55-3A (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/37-6/), last checked 2026-10-16.

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