The professional voice of rental housing in Southern West Virginia
Owners, managers, and industry partners across Mercer County rely on the Mercer County Landlords Association for an attorney-reviewed lease, professional education, legislative advocacy, and a trusted network.
Why members choose MLA
- Attorney-reviewed WV lease & addenda library
- Legislative advocacy at city & state level
- CE-accredited landlord education
- Board-reviewed supplier & contractor directory
Member tools & services
Modeled on the nation's leading apartment associations and tailored for West Virginia rental law.
Lease & Legal Forms
16 WV-specific leases, addenda, notices, and applications aligned with WV Code Chapter 37. Our standard lease agreements have been attorney-reviewed; other forms are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
Browse forms →Education & Credentials
Live seminars, on-demand courses, and professional designations for owners, managers, and maintenance techs.
View courses →Government Affairs
We monitor legislation, testify on rental policy, and represent housing providers at the Capitol and city hall.
Our advocacy →Supplier Directory
Find board-reviewed plumbers, contractors, attorneys, insurers, and service partners who support our members.
Search directory →Events & Networking
Monthly meetings, the annual trade show, and networking mixers connecting the local rental community.
See calendar →Resources & Compliance
Fair-housing guidance, screening best practices, WV rental law summaries, and downloadable checklists.
Get resources →One bad tenant costs more than a decade of dues
A single eviction, damaged unit, or fair-housing complaint can cost thousands. MLA membership gives you the forms, knowledge, and network to avoid those costs — and the collective voice to protect your investment.
- Reduce vacancy and turnover with proven screening tools
- Stay compliant with fair-housing and WV landlord-tenant law
- Save on insurance, supplies, and services through member programs
- Never face a policy change or ordinance alone
A trusted local institution
Independent and member-governed, serving rental housing owners and managers across Mercer County.
New to being a landlord and not sure what to do?
Inherited a house, kept your old place, or bought your first rental? We've got a plain-English roadmap for your first 90 days, the common mistakes to avoid, and real local landlords you can call. You don't have to figure it out alone.
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Part of the West Virginia Landlords Association
WVLA brings together owners, managers, and rental-housing service companies across the state to promote professionalism, education, ethical practice, and fair landlord-tenant policy. MCLA gives Mercer County members a local place to participate in that work.
Apply to join the Mercer County Landlords Association
Members get the forms library, education, statewide connection, and a community that has your back. Membership is by application — each request is reviewed and approved by a vote of the membership. Mercer County annual dues are a flat $50.