# W. Va. Code § 37-6-9: Recovery of rent by distress or action; evidence; interest

> West Virginia · Statutes · Reserved

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C37_A6_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 37-6-9
- **Heading:** Recovery of rent by distress or action; evidence; interest
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Reserved
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 37 / Article 6 / Section 9

## Text

Rent of every kind may be recovered by distress or action. A landlord may also, by action, recover a reasonable satisfaction for the use and occupation of lands, and, on the trial of such action, if any parol demise, or any agreement wherein a certain rent was reserved, shall appear in evidence, the plaintiff shall not for that reason be nonsuited, but may use the same as evidence of the amount of his debt or damages. In any action for rent, or for such use and occupation, interest shall be allowed as on other contracts.

## 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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