Full question:
How many days notice do I have to give if I want to leave a rented house? Mine is year-to-year tenancy.
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: West Virginia
Answer:
If you have a year-to-year tenancy, you must give at least three months' written notice before the end of the rental year to terminate the lease. This requirement is outlined in W. Va. Code § 37-6-5, which states that either party can end the tenancy by notifying the other party in writing at least three months prior to the end of the year. For tenancies shorter than a year, notice must be given for the full period before the end of the rental period. Notice can be served to the landlord or their agent. If there’s a special agreement for a different notice period, that agreement will apply. Additionally, if your lease ends at a specific time, no notice is necessary.
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