West Virginia § 37-7-2 - 37-7-2. Waste by co-tenant.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 37-7-2 — 37-7-2. Waste by co-tenant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-7-2. 37-7-2. Waste by co-tenant.
If a tenant in common, joint tenant, or parcener commits waste, he or she is liable to his or her co-tenants, jointly or severally, for damages. The lawful use or development of oil or natural gas and their constituents in compliance with the provisions of §37B-1-1 et seq . of this code is not the commission of waste. The lawful mining, extraction, or production of coal in compliance with the provisions of §37B-3-1 et seq . of this code is not the commission of waste.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 37-7-2
What does West Virginia Code § 37-7-2 cover?
Section 37-7-2 ("37-7-2. Waste by co-tenant.") 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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