Everything you need to know about utility debt in West Virginia: the statute of limitations is 10 years, garnishment is capped at 20% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
10 years
Statute of limitations (open/revolving accounts)
$800
Avg. utility debt in US
20% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In West Virginia, utility debt falls under open/revolving accounts with a statute of limitations of 10 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under West Virginia law.
Credit/Open
10 years
Written
10 years
Oral
5 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with West Virginia-specific laws like the WV Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
In West Virginia, the SOL for this debt type is 10 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for utility debt in West Virginia, garnishment is limited to: 20% of disposable earnings.
WV Consumer Credit and Protection Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These West Virginia-specific protections apply to your utility debt case:
All West Virginia Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
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