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West Virginia Just-cause eviction

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Does a landlord need just cause to evict in West Virginia?

West Virginia's landlord-tenant law (W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 and § 55-3A, read in full on 2026-10-16) has no just-cause eviction requirement; periodic tenancies end on proper notice (§ 37-6-5).

Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 and § 55-3A · last checked 2026-10-16

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