West Virginia Repairs and habitability remedies

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in West Virginia?

W. Va. Code § 37-6-30 requires the landlord to deliver and keep the unit fit and habitable, make necessary repairs, and keep common areas and facilities in good order, unless the tenant caused the problem. The chapter sets no statutory repair-and-deduct or rent-withholding procedure (full chapter read).

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6-30 · last checked 2026-10-15