West Virginia Required Landlord Disclosures
Ensure compliance with West Virginia's required landlord disclosures including lead paint, nonrefundable fees, CO poisoning, and meth contamination.
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Since the establishment of the state's legal framework on June 20, 1863, West Virginia has maintained specific statutory requirements for landlord disclosures, ranging from federal lead standards to unique state-level mandates regarding carbon monoxide and methamphetamine remediation.
1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal)
Under 42 U.S.C. § 4852d, for properties built before 1978, landlords must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" pamphlet, include a lead warning in the lease, and allow a 10-day inspection period.
2. Nonrefundable Fees
Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2(b), any fee that is nonrefundable must be explicitly designated as such in the lease agreement. If a fee is not clearly identified as nonrefundable, it is legally treated as a refundable security deposit.
3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Disclosure
Under W. Va. Code § 15A-10-12, when a landlord (or their agent) performs repairs or maintenance on fuel-burning heating or cooking sources or venting systems, they are statutorily required to:
- Inform the tenant of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Recommend the installation of a carbon monoxide detector.
This requirement applies each time such maintenance is performed on combustion-based systems.
4. Methamphetamine Contamination
The Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Act (W. Va. Code § 60A-11-3) requires specific disclosures:
- Ongoing Remediation: If a drug lab was found and remediation is not complete, the landlord must provide written notice to prospective tenants of the discovery and the status of remediation.
- Completed Remediation: If the property has a remediation completion certificate from the Department of Health, the landlord must provide a copy of this certificate to prospective tenants.
Failure to provide these disclosures may render the lease voidable at the tenant's election.
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