# W. Va. Code § 37-6-7: Reletting by landlord

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S7

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 37-6-7
- **Heading:** Reletting by landlord
- **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 7

## Text

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.

## 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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