Security deposit laws in West Virginia

What to do if your West Virginia landlord won't return your deposit

• Confirm the 60-day window has passed since you provided a forwarding address.
• Document the unit's move-out condition with photos and any walk-through notes.
• Send a formal demand letter citing West Virginia's deposit return deadline and statutory damages.
• If the landlord ignores your demand, file in small claims court — West Virginia allows up to 1.5x damages for wrongful withholding.