Location-Specific Tenancy Guidance for West Virginia

Today’s location-specific episode features West Virginia.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called West Virginia Code Chapter 37 Real Property.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 

1) What are the basics of the West Virginia Code Chapter 37 Real Property,

2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?,

3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inWest Virginia, and

4) Where to get help in your local area in West Virginia.  Then I’ll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations. 

This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today’s episode will get you started!

This episode includes resources for West Virginia including:

• West Virginia Code | §37

• Home & Apartment Archives - Legal Aid WV

• Renters' Rights Brochure.pdf

• West Virginia Landlord Tenant Laws (2025): Renter's Rights & FAQs

• Abandoned Personal Property in Rental Housing - Legal Aid WV