Property Management

In West Virginia, security deposits for residential rentals:

AHave no legal limitations and are entirely at the landlord's discretion
BAre governed by the West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Act, which addresses handling, accounting, and return of deposits✓ Correct
CMust be deposited in an interest-bearing account for the tenant's benefit
DMay be used by the landlord for any purpose during the tenancy

Explanation

West Virginia's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs security deposits, including requirements for providing an itemized statement of deductions and returning the deposit within a specified time after the tenancy ends.

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