West Virginia Eviction Notice - Easy Instructions

If you’re a landlord in West Virginia facing your first eviction, you may be wondering what legal steps are necessary to get your property back. We’ll cover each step and important eviction laws in this video.

West Virginia is particularly lenient on landlords entering into the eviction process. While most states first require service of a notice to quit, landlords in WV may skip this rule and proceed straight to court. From the day of filing an action, a hearing comes swiftly when compared with other states.

Before you head to court, play it safe and watch our full video. After watching, head to the link above to get official eviction forms and court documents!

West Virginia Eviction Laws:
Non-Payment of Rent: Immediate (§ 55-3A-1)
Non-Compliance: Immediate (§ 55-3A-1)
Rent Grace Period: None

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0:00 Intro:
0:11 What Is An Eviction:
0:37 Legal Reasons For Eviction In This State:
1:13 Non-Payment Of Rent, Non-Compliance, And Illegal Activity:
1:29 Rent Grace Period:
1:39 Five Steps To Legally Evicting A Tenant In This State:
1:47 Serve The Notice To Quit (Optional):
2:04 File Eviction Papers With The Court:
2:12 Tenant's Answer:
2:20 Attend The Hearing:
2:34 Removing The Tenant:
2:44 Damages: