# W. Va. Code § 37-6-1: Rights of parties on transfer of land or reversion

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 37-6-1
- **Heading:** Rights of parties on transfer of land or reversion
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 37 / Article 6 / Section 1

## Text

An heir, devisee, grantee or assignee of any land let to lease, or of the reversion thereof, and his heirs, personal representative or assigns, shall enjoy against the lessee, his personal representative, devisees or assigns, the like advantage by action or entry upon any condition or forfeiture, or by action upon any covenant or promise in the lease, which the grantor, assignor, or lessor might have enjoyed.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 §37-6-1. Rights of parties on transfer of land or reversion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-2 §37-6-2. Rights of lessee against transferee of reversion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-3 §37-6-3. Effect of transfer of rent, reversion or remainder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-4 §37-6-4. Attornment to stranger void.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-5 §37-6-5. Notice to terminate tenancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-6 §37-6-6. Desertion of leased property; entry; recovery of rent, disposition of abandoned personal property; notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-7 §37-6-7. Reletting by landlord.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-8 §37-6-8. Tenant's right to recover possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-9 §37-6-9. Recovery of rent by distress or action; evidence; interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-10 §37-6-10. Who may recover rent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-11 §37-6-11. Persons liable for rent; termination of lease upon death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-12 §37-6-12. Distress for rent; time and place; warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-13 §37-6-13. Property subject to distress.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 37-6-14 §37-6-14. Forcible entry by officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S14.md)

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