Can a Landlord Refuse to Accept Your Rent in West Virginia?
Both renters in West Virginia and landlords have rights under the law. A landlord can refuse to accept rent if he does not want to renew the lease or monthly rental. Landlords must provide written notice to the tenant about the termination.
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Significance
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Leases and rental agreements typically specify the conditions of renting an apartment or a home. If the tenants violate those terms, landlords can go to court to get an eviction notice. Reasons for eviction include noise, criminal behavior, failing to pay the rent or having unauthorized pets. The notice typically gives the renter 30 days to leave the apartment. Tenants who believe they are being unfairly evicted can file a counterclaim under West Virginia law.
Considerations
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Violating the lease or rental agreement is not the only reason for not renewing an agreement. The landlord might want to sell the unit, rent it to someone else or even occupy the unit herself.
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Effects
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The consequences of being evicted can have a serious impact on the ability to rent an apartment in the future. Evictions have a negative effect on credit ratings and could make it challenging to get a job. However, having to move because the landlord refuses to renew the rental agreement has no negative credit impact on the tenant.
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References
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I personally think this is a crock. What real rights do a renter have then! I pay my rent ontime, now they want to move back here, there is no housing in my area available, and what housing there is has been raised so high due to oil workers I can't even find any affordable housing where I live! Something has to be done this is so wrong!
