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After A Fire

W. Va. Code § 37-6-28 — a reasonable cut in rent while the building is gone, and the right to leave if it is not rebuilt

When a rented building is destroyed by fire or otherwise, in whole or in part, without the tenant's fault, the rent is reasonably reduced until something of as much value to the tenant replaces it, unless the lease provides otherwise.

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Not rebuilt in time. If the landlord does not rebuild as soon as reasonably possible, the tenant may, after a reasonable time, give up possession and owe no more rent after that.

A lease can change these terms. A particular loss is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.

Sources for this section (1)
  1. W. Va. Code § 37-6-28 — Destruction of buildings; abatement of rent

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.

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