West Virginia Right to cure / redeem

Right to cure / redeem in West Virginia

A tenant sued for possession over unpaid rent can stop the case by paying all rent owed, with interest and costs, any time before trial. Statute text: "If any party having a right or claim to such lands shall, at any time before the trial in such action of ejectment or of unlawful detainer, pay or tender to the party entitled to such rent, or to his attorney in the cause, or pay into court, all the rents and arrears, with interest and costs, all further proceedings in the action shall cease." (W. Va. Code § 37-6-23).

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6-23 · last checked 2026-10-16