West Virginia eviction notice (pay or quit)
West Virginia requires no fixed statutory period (see note) for a nonpayment notice — W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1. no pre-suit notice required; landlord may file a petition for summary relief (immediate possession) once rent is in arrears. Generate it correctly below.
West Virginia nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | no fixed statutory period (see note) |
|---|---|
| Statute | W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 |
| Special rules | no pre-suit notice required; landlord may file a petition for summary relief (immediate possession) once rent is in arrears |
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Every West Virginia rule we encode, with its citation
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | no fixed statutory period (see note) | W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | W. Va. Code § 39B-1-105; form § 39B-3-101 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | W. Va. Code §§ 41-1-3, 41-5-15 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other West Virginia documents
- Rent increase notice for West Virginia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for West Virginia — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Kentucky — 7 days notice
- Maryland — 10 days notice
- Ohio — 3 days notice
- Pennsylvania — 10 days notice
- Virginia — 5 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in West Virginia?
No fixed statutory period (see note), per W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1. no pre-suit notice required; landlord may file a petition for summary relief (immediate possession) once rent is in arrears.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.