West Virginia rental lease agreements allows a landlord with residential or commercial property to legally permit a tenant to live and use the premises in exchange for monthly rent. The most common term is twelve (12) months but can be any type of arrangement as long as both parties agree.
It is common for the landlord to check the tenant’s credit and job status before authorizing a lease contract. This process allows the landlord to verify the tenant’s income to make sure that they can afford the monthly payment. If the housing structure was built prior to 1978, the landlord will need to issue the lead-based paint disclosure form to the tenant, have the tenant sign, and attach the disclosure to the rental contract.
Laws – Chapter 37, Article 6 (Landlord and Tenant) & Article 6A (Residential Rental Security Deposits)
A West Virginia residential lease agreement is between a landlord and tenant for the use of a property for a fixed time period. During the term of the lease, the tenant is required to pay rent and utilities in accordance with the agreement. In exchange, the landlord will maintain the premises and complete any requested repairs. It is recommended that the landlord screen a potential…
A West Virginia month-to-month rental agreement allows a landlord (“lessor”) and tenant (“lessee”) to create a contract under which the tenant is permitted to occupy a residence that can be canceled at any time with one (1) month’s notice. Payment by the tenant must be made on the date specified in the lease for the tenancy to extend for another monthly period. Minimum Termination Notice…
A West Virginia rental application is the only legal tool available for a landlord to protect themselves financially by checking the tenant’s information before the authorization of a lease agreement. A tenant should be issued this form and fill it in as best he or she can with the following: Current and past employment, addresses, and property owners/managers Social security number Income Upon the tenant’s…
A West Virginia sublease agreement can be used for all roommate scenarios but is mostly used by students seeking to rent their residential space while away from school. Under a subletting arrangement, the tenant who holds the lease agreement with the landlord may want to check their contract to ensure that subleasing is allowed. If not, a simple letter requesting permission must be sent. Once…
A West Virginia roommate agreement is a written contract summarizing the final living arrangement that two (2) or more people intend to follow in a shared residential rental property. Signing this agreement is an important step to embark upon, so it should be handled responsibly. Some well-crafted paperwork should be generated to adequately document the agreed-upon terms and conditions. Notice the slight but notable difference…
A West Virginia commercial lease agreement is a legal document with which a landlord agrees to lease commercial property to a tenant in exchange for monthly payments. The tenant may be an individual or a business entity, that intends to use the property for retail, industrial, or office purposes. In most cases, the landlord will renovate the rental space to be functional for the tenant’s business….
