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Breaking a lease in West Virginia
The mitigation question
Good news
Your landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent — you owe the gap, not the whole remainder. Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): Yes — reported by secondary source (iPropertyManagement); statutory/case citation
Your protected exits
- Military. SCRA baseline (50 U.S.C. § 3955); no West Virginia state extension verified. Guide →
- Domestic violence. Victims of DV (§48-27-202), criminal sexual conduct (§61-8B-1 et seq.), sexual extortion, or stalking/harassment (§61-2-9a) may terminate without penalty: signed and dated advance written notice stating fear of imminent… W. Va. Code § 37-6B-2 (HB 5333, 2024) Guide →
- Uninhabitable conditions. Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): Implied warranty of habitability (Teller v. McCoy); constructive-eviction exit — termination procedure
Notice periods
| Situation | Rule |
|---|
| Dv | signed and dated advance written notice + qualifying document, delivered before termination |
| Habitability | Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney): |
| Military | SCRA baseline |
Early-termination fees
Reported (confirm with a licensed attorney):
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Not legal advice. This page is general information about landlord-tenant law, not advice about your situation. Laws change and procedures vary by county. For advice about your lease, consult a licensed attorney in your state — many legal aid offices help renters free.