West Virginia § 37-6-7 - 37-6-7. Reletting by landlord.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 37-6-7 — 37-6-7. Reletting by landlord., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 37-6-7. 37-6-7. Reletting by landlord.

The landlord, or other person entitled to the rent may, however, at his election, incorporate, in the notice provided for in the preceding section, the further notice that he will, after he shall have taken possession of the demised premises, lease the premises to some other person, in which case the tenant will still remain liable upon his lease, for the unexpired portion of his term, for the difference between the amount of rent received by the landlord from the new tenant, and the amount payable under the lease of the original tenant, and upon any other covenants or agreements contained in the original lease.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 37-6-7

What does West Virginia Code § 37-6-7 cover?

Section 37-6-7 ("37-6-7. Reletting by landlord.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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