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West Virginia landlord repair timeline

How long does a landlord in West Virginia have to repair?

The clock most states set starts at the tenant’s written notice. Here is what the statute says, with the official source. It is general information, not legal advice.

What it sets
Not set by statute: keep the unit fit and habitable
Statute
Code 37-6-30
Official source
West Virginia Code 37-6-30

Not an emergency service. For a fire, a gas leak or anyone in danger, call 911 or the gas utility.

The statute

What West Virginia law says, line by line

Each line restates the text it cites. Check the current version before you rely on it.

  1. The landlord delivers the unit fit and habitable and keeps it that way.

    Code 37-6-30(a)(1)

  2. The landlord keeps electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning facilities in good working order.

    Code 37-6-30(a)(5)

  3. Where the unit has direct utility connections, the landlord supplies running water and reasonable hot water at all times, and reasonable heat from October 1 to the last day of April.

    Code 37-6-30(a)(7)

  4. The landlord doesn’t have to make repairs while the tenant is behind on rent.

    Code 37-6-30(c)

Checked October 21, 2026

Your policy

Turn the statute into your own response times

City rules and your leases can be stricter than the state. Write your times as the strictest of the three.

  • Count from when the tenant told you, because many deadlines start at notice
  • Put heat, water, power and anything dangerous at the top, day or night
  • Ask for notice in writing, and reply in writing, so the record exists if anyone asks
  • Record every step with a time: the first reply, the booking, the visit and the confirmation
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