Your landlord generally has 60 days in West Virginia to return your security deposit — or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter — and must itemize any deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from West Virginia Code § 37-6A-1 et seq. and official state sources.
The general deadline is 60 days. Landlords must return the security deposit within 60 days after the tenancy ends, or within 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the applicable deadline (60 days after move-out, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter) passes without a return of your deposit, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under West Virginia Code § 37-6A-5, a landlord whose failure is willful or not in good faith may owe the unreturned deposit plus damages equal to one and one-half times the amount wrongfully withheld; West Virginia small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $10,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a West Virginia attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.