West Virginia Residential Lease Agreement prepared for landlords and property owners leasing residential rental property throughout the State of West Virginia, including single-family houses, townhomes, and condominiums located in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Martinsburg, and rural rental markets statewide.
Structured Lease Summary for Clear Terms
The agreement opens with a clearly organized Lease Summary section that consolidates key rental terms at the beginning of the document. Landlords may enter the Premises address, Tenant names, lease term, rent amount, security deposit totals, late fee structure, included utilities, approved pets (if any), parking details, and payment instructions in one consistent location for easier reference and recordkeeping.
Only the Lease Summary and Disclosure pages require user entry, keeping the remaining lease provisions standardized and professionally formatted.
West Virginia–Specific Security Deposit & Late Fee References
The lease aligns with West Virginia Code § 37-6A-2, which generally requires return of the security deposit, less lawful deductions and written itemization, within 60 days after termination of the tenancy or 45 days after a new tenant takes possession (whichever occurs first). The document also references reasonable late fee language consistent with West Virginia statutory standards.
Residential landlord-tenant rights in West Virginia are governed primarily under Chapter 37, Article 6A of the West Virginia Code.
Disclosures & Tenant Acknowledgments
The lease includes structured disclosure pages commonly used in West Virginia residential rentals, including:
- Flood zone & prior flooding disclosure
- Lead-based paint disclosure for qualifying pre-1978 properties
- Mold and moisture acknowledgment
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detector acknowledgment
- Bed bug informational statement
- Radon gas notice
- Sex offender registry notice (Megan’s Law reference)
Checkbox confirmations and Tenant initials are incorporated to document acknowledgment where applicable.
Condition Records & Move-In Documentation
The lease references a separate written Move-In / Move-Out Condition Checklist, which may be attached as an additional document and incorporated by reference when completed. Proper documentation at possession helps support routine file retention and end-of-tenancy accounting practices.
Core Tenancy Provisions Included
This West Virginia Residential Lease Agreement contains professionally structured provisions addressing:
- Premises use and occupancy limits
- Lease term and possession handling
- Rent due dates, payment standards, and returned payment policies
- Security deposit handling and move-out accounting references
- Utility responsibilities and service activation
- Maintenance reporting and repair coordination
- Landlord entry for inspection, repair, or showing
- Subletting and assignment restrictions
- Quiet enjoyment and conduct expectations
- Pet policies and accommodation language
- Smoking and vaping standards
- Parking and vehicle limitations
- Alterations, locks, and key control
- Abandoned property handling references under West Virginia Code § 37-6-6
- Joint and several liability of co-tenants
- Attorney’s fees language (to the extent permitted by West Virginia law)
Addendum Page for Property-Specific Rules
An Addendum to Lease Agreement page is included so landlords may document house rules, HOA requirements, property-specific standards, or supplemental provisions without modifying the core lease structure.
Format & Delivery Options
Available as:
• Fillable PDF for electronic completion and storage
• Professionally printed & mailed version for signing and long-term file retention
An instruction page identifies commonly completed sections without offering legal advice.
Need the Complete West Virginia Landlord Forms Set?
Landlords who prefer to keep screening, notices, and documentation forms organized alongside their lease may consider the full kit: West Virginia Rental Forms Kit. The kit groups commonly used rental forms together for streamlined recordkeeping throughout the tenancy cycle.
Important Notice
This West Virginia Residential Lease Agreement is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Landlords are responsible for determining compliance with applicable West Virginia statutes and any local municipal or county requirements affecting residential rental property. Laws may change periodically, and users should confirm current requirements before use.