A Mobile Home Lot
W. Va. Code § 37-15-6 — good cause in the first twelve months, or five years for a multi-section home, and three months' written notice
| The home | Ended only for good cause until |
|---|---|
| The homeOne section | Ended only for good cause untilTwelve months after it is placed on the site |
| The homeTwo or more sections | Ended only for good cause untilFive years after it is placed on the site |
After that, or at the end of the stated term, the tenancy may be ended by written notice at least three months before the termination date, and the notice states the reason with specific facts.
No self help. A landlord may not evict by cutting off gas, electricity, water or another essential service, by removing the home, or by any other willful self help.
- A fee not listed in the rental agreement.
- An entrance fee to rent or occupy the site.
- A commission on selling the home, unless the tenant hires the landlord for it.
Those are charges a landlord may not demand. A tenant's guests have free access to the site.
A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction in retaliation for a code complaint, a suit, joining a tenants' organization or testifying. A particular dispute is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- W. Va. Code § 37-15-5 — Factory-built homes: demands and charges prohibited; access by tenant's invitee
- W. Va. Code § 37-15-6 — Factory-built homes: termination of tenancy
- W. Va. Code § 37-15-7 — Factory-built homes: retaliatory conduct prohibited
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.