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W. Va. Code § 38-14-7

Duties; care, custody, and control of property

Known as the Self-Service Storage Lien Act

The act spans §§ 38-14-1 to 38-14-9 (9 sections).

(a) The operator shall use reasonable care in maintaining the self-service storage facility for the purposes of storage of personal property.

(b) Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased space remains vested in the occupant.

(c) An occupant may not use a self-service storage facility for residential purposes.

(d) An occupant may not store hazardous waste or contraband in the leased space.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.