Landlord Entry Rules in West Virginia
West Virginia rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No statute W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 (no entry-notice section)
The rules in West Virginia
| Landlord entry notice | No statute No section on landlord entry or advance notice appears in Art. 6 or Art. 6A. Entry terms are governed by the lease. |
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West Virginia vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | No statute W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 (no entry-notice section) |
| Kentucky | URLTA areas: at least 2 days' notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in emergencies or where impracticable; no abuse of access. Non-URLTA areas: no statute. KRS 383.615 |
| Maryland | Written notice at least 24 hours in advance stating the approximate date/time and specific purpose; entry only 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday, unless the tenant agrees in writing to another time or shorter notice. Permitted purposes include repairs/maintenance, inspections, showing the unit, safety, government-ordered work, and responding to a written tenant request. No notice needed in an emergency. Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-221 |
| Ohio | Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or where notice is impracticable; 24 hours is presumed to be reasonable notice. Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.04(A)(8) |
| Pennsylvania | No statute. None in the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 |
| Virginia | Landlord must give notice of intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times; at least 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance not requested by the tenant. No notice needed in an emergency, when impractical, or when the tenant requested the maintenance. Va. Code 55.1-1229 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in West Virginia FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in West Virginia?
No statute (W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 (no entry-notice section))
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.