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Notice to Vacate · WV
West Virginia notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in West Virginia, cited to WV Code § 37-6-5.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 1 month
- Landlord notice
- 1 month
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- WV Code § 37-6-5
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, a tenant must provide 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (WV Code § 37-6-5, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, a landlord must give 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (WV Code § 37-6-5.)
Does West Virginia require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. West Virginia does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under WV Code § 37-6-5.
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