In a lease, a covenant by the lessee "that he will leave the premises in good repair," or a covenant of like import, shall, subject to the provisions of the following section, have the same effect as a covenant that the demised premises will, at the expiration or other sooner determination of the term, be peaceably surrendered and yielded up unto the lessor, his representatives or assigns, in good and substantial repair and condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
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