WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 37 - 7 - 1
§37-7-1. Waste by tenant in possession.
If any tenant of land or any person who has alienated land
commit any waste thereon while he remains in possession, unless
by special permission of the owner so to do, he shall be liable
to any party injured for damages.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session