West Virginia Foreclosure tenant protections

What rights does a tenant have after foreclosure in West Virginia?

After a trustee's foreclosure sale, a tenant under an unexpired lease can be ended with 90 days' written notice or notice at least 30 days before the lease ends, whichever is shorter. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended with 30 days' written notice. The lease stays enforceable during the notice period.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 38-1-16 · last checked 2026-10-23