RESIDENTIAL LEASING

West Virginia Lease Renewal Agreement

Choose the property state, enter the new lease dates and rent, then review, sign and download your agreement.

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How to sign a lease renewal online

Choose the state

For a mutual extension of an existing written, fixed-term residential lease, with the same home and tenants. Choose a new term of up to one year. Keep the original lease and addenda with the renewal.

01 Renewal dates
02 Monthly charges

Need a separate rent-increase notice?

03 Existing lease and parties
04 Review required documents
Read the agreement before signing

West Virginia lease renewal guide

Set dates under the existing lease

Check the termination provision

West Virginia Code 37-6-5 distinguishes fixed terms from periodic tenancies. For a year-to-year tenancy, it generally calls for written notice at least three months before year-end. For shorter periodic tenancies, the statute allows like notice or notice for a full rental period before the period ends. The statute also recognizes agreements that set different notice terms. Check the actual lease, including any automatic extension, before choosing the renewal date. Official source

Record the agreed extension

Identify the existing lease and enter exact start and end dates and the agreed rent. Keep the original lease and applicable attachments with this extension. Document changes to tenants or guaranties separately.

Preserve the deposit records

Check the return deadline at move-out

Sections 37-6A-1 and 37-6A-2 provide for return of the balance and written itemization by the earlier of 60 days after termination or 45 days after the next tenant takes occupancy. Section 37-6A-2 allows additional time for the repair itemization under specified contractor and notice conditions. Confirm the dates, allowable deductions and forwarding address before issuing the accounting. Official source

Document lawful deductions

Keep inspection records and invoices. Section 37-6A-2 excludes reasonable wear from tenant damage deductions and specifies other allowable charges. Enter the balance already held on the agreement and preserve its ledger. Official source

Review repairs and sign

Keep maintenance records

West Virginia Code 37-6-30 addresses fit premises, building codes, common areas and supplied equipment. Check its qualifications and any additional duties in the lease. Keep open repair requests and agreed schedules with the property file. Official source

Sign and deliver copies

Use a separate name, signature and date row for each tenant. Have the owner or authorized agent sign the separate row. Give each party the complete signed packet. Include any applicable riders.

Renew with clear terms

This agreement extends an existing lease and records the renewed rent. Lawful terms not expressly changed continue. It does not replace the original lease, create a new automatic-renewal clause, extend a guaranty, or require the tenant to leave when the new term ends.

State guidance is a starting point, not a determination of local coverage or a legal opinion. Rent-regulated and subsidized housing can require prescribed forms. Review the official sources shown for your state and get qualified advice for special cases.

How to renew a residential lease