Yes, in West Virginia, a landlord can evict someone without a specific reason in certain situations. If a tenant does not have a written lease or if a written lease has expired, the landlord can end the tenancy and seek eviction without needing a separate “cause,” provided they follow the state’s notice and legal process (e.g., month‑to‑month termination with proper notice).
However, if the tenant is still under a valid lease agreement or the tenancy has not reached the end of its term, the landlord generally must have legal cause (such as nonpayment of rent, lease violations, or other recognized grounds) to pursue eviction before the lease ends.
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The information for this answer was found on our West Virginia Eviction Process answers.