Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.
West Virginia does not have any state laws that establish rent control or limit the amount a landlord can increase rent. Unlike states like Oregon, which has statewide rent control laws, West Virginia allows landlords to set rental prices at market rates and does not restrict the amount by which rent can be increased. However, landlords must adhere to the terms of the lease and provide proper notice to tenants before increasing rent, typically at the end of a lease term. It's important for tenants to review their lease agreements to understand the terms regarding rent increases. As of the current knowledge cutoff, there are no municipalities in West Virginia with rent control measures.