Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in West Virginia
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in West Virginia, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: A buyer may cancel a home solicitation sale until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement or offer to purchase. W. Va. Code § 46A-2-132
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | A buyer may cancel a home solicitation sale until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement or offer to purchase. Written notice is effective when mailed to the seller's address in the agreement and need not be in any particular form. The buyer cannot cancel if the buyer requested goods or services without delay because of a genuine emergency and the seller has substantially begun performance, or goods cannot be returned in substantially the same condition. Source: W. Va. Code § 46A-2-132 |
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Where to get help in West Virginia
More West Virginia consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in West Virginia
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in West Virginia
- All West Virginia consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in West Virginia?
A buyer may cancel a home solicitation sale until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement or offer to purchase. Written notice is effective when mailed to the seller's address in the agreement and need not be in any particular form. The buyer cannot cancel if the buyer requested goods or services without delay because of a genuine emergency and the seller has substantially begun performance, or goods cannot be returned in substantially the same condition.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.