In a lease, a covenant by the lessee "that he will not assign or sublet without leave," or a covenant of like import, shall have the same effect as a covenant that the lessee will not, during the term, assign, transfer, set over, or sublet, the premises, or any part thereof, to any person, without the consent in writing of the lessor, his representatives or assigns.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 36. Estates and Property
§36-4-1. Effect of Covenant in a Deed
§36-4-6. Freedom From Encumbrances
§36-4-7. Special Covenant Against Encumbrances
§36-4-9. Covenant to Pay Rents
§36-4-9b. Release of Terminated, Expired or Canceled Oil or Natural Gas Leases
§36-4-10. Covenant to Pay Taxes
§36-4-11. Covenant Against Assignment
§36-4-12. Covenant for Repairs
§36-4-13. Effect of Destruction of Buildings
§36-4-14. Covenant for Quiet Enjoyment
§36-4-15. Covenant for Reentry for Default of Lessee
§36-4-16. Covenants Shall Run With Land
§36-4-17. Construction of Covenants