West Virginia Commercial Lease: Types, Key Terms To Know, Costs

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Quick Facts — Commercial Lease Lawyers

The West Virginia commercial lease agreement is a rental contract used by landlords that allows a business person/tenant to use commercial space, like retail, office, and industrial spaces. A commercial lease agreement outlines the terms and conditions to be followed by the landlord and the tenant.

What to Include in a West Virginia Commercial Lease?

  • Full registered names of parties involved in an agreement, including the landlord and the tenant
  • Security deposits the lessee must pay
  • Date the commercial lease starts and if the lessee can extend the property use by signing a new commercial lease.
  • Location of the commercial property with determining cross streets
  • Amount of rent the lessee settles each month and where to transfer the amount.
  • Utilities are to be settled each month by the tenant.
  • Signature of both parties involved
  • Date they signed the commercial lease
  • Terms of the rental agreement
  • Copy of the commercial lease agreement
  • Signature of the property owner
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Special Laws Related to West Virginia Commercial Lease

  • Landlords are required to provide a tenant with information on the dangers of lead-based paint and whether this type of paint was used in the building before they move in. This is applicable to buildings constructed before 1978.
  • Tenants are accountable for the lease provisions, and you must obtain documented authorization from the property supervisor or owner before subleasing to safeguard yourself.

Sublessor Responsibilities in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the sublessor has the following obligations:

  • Offer a 30-day written notification of the purpose of not renewing the sublease or original lease agreement.
  • Register your Petition for Summary Relief with the tribunal if a sublessee does not pay the rent amount so that you may seek property eviction.
  • Refund the security deposit amount within two months of the sublease's end.

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