West Virginia Sublease Agreement

This Sublease Agreement (the "Sublease") is made as of [[Sublease Date]] by and between [[Sublessor Full Legal Name(s)]] ("Sublessor") and [[Sublessee Full Legal Name(s)]] ("Sublessee").

1. Recitals and Master Lease Reference

Sublessor is the tenant under that certain Residential Lease Agreement dated [[Master Lease Date]] (the "Master Lease") between Sublessor (as tenant) and [[Master Landlord Full Legal Name(s)]] ("Landlord") for the premises located at [[Master Lease Property Address]], [[City]], West Virginia [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises").

The Master Lease term runs from [[Master Lease Start Date]] through [[Master Lease End Date]].

Sublessor desires to sublease all or a portion of the Premises to Sublessee, and Sublessee desires to sublease the Premises from Sublessor, subject to the terms of the Master Lease and this Sublease. Sublessee acknowledges receipt of a complete copy of the Master Lease (attached as Exhibit A).

2. Subleased Premises

Sublessor subleases to Sublessee, and Sublessee subleases from Sublessor, the following described portion of the Premises:

[[Full description of subleased space, e.g., the entire Premises / the upstairs apartment consisting of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, and living room / bedrooms 2 and 3 with shared use of kitchen, bathroom, and common areas]]

The Subleased Premises include the rights to use common areas, parking, storage, and facilities (if any) that Sublessor is entitled to use under the Master Lease, subject to the same rules and limitations.

3. Landlord Consent Requirement

Subletting Consent Rules under West Virginia Law. Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 et seq. and the terms of the Master Lease, subletting or assignment of the tenancy requires the prior written consent of Landlord unless the Master Lease expressly permits subletting without consent.

Sublessor represents and warrants one of the following (check applicable):

• [ ] Landlord consent is required under the Master Lease and has been obtained in writing (see attached Landlord Consent as Exhibit B).

• [ ] Landlord consent is not required under the express terms of the Master Lease because: [[Quote or describe the provision in Master Lease that permits subletting without consent]].

• [ ] Consent request is pending. Sublessor has submitted a written request to Landlord on [[Consent Request Date]]. This Sublease is expressly conditioned upon receipt of Landlord's written consent on or before [[Consent Deadline, e.g., ten (10) days after Sublease Date]]. If consent is denied or not obtained by the deadline, either party may terminate this Sublease by written notice and any amounts paid by Sublessee (except any non-refundable application or credit-check fee permitted by law) shall be refunded.

Sublessee acquires no greater rights than Sublessor possesses under the Master Lease. Landlord's consent to this Sublease, if granted, does not release Sublessor from any liability or obligation under the Master Lease.

4. Term of Sublease

The term of this Sublease begins on [[Sublease Start Date]] and ends on [[Sublease End Date]] (the "Sublease Term").

The Sublease Term shall not extend beyond the remaining term of the Master Lease. If the Master Lease terminates for any reason (including termination by Landlord due to Sublessor's default), this Sublease shall automatically terminate on the same date, without liability to Landlord for any resulting loss to Sublessee.

Sublessee shall have no right to hold over or remain in possession after the Sublease Term without the prior written consent of both Sublessor and Landlord. Any holdover shall be on a day-to-day basis at a daily rate of [[Holdover Daily Rate, e.g., 150% of daily equivalent of Sublease Rent]] plus all resulting damages.

5. Rent and Payment Flow

Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor monthly rent of $[[Sublease Monthly Rent Amount]] ("Sublease Rent"), due in advance on the [[Due Day of Month]] of each month without demand, deduction, or offset.

Payment Flow and Landlord Obligations. Sublessee shall pay Sublease Rent directly to Sublessor at [[Payment Method and Address for Sublessor]]. Sublessor remains solely and fully responsible to Landlord for all rent, additional rent, and other amounts due under the Master Lease. Sublessor shall continue to pay the Master Lease rent and all other charges to Landlord on time and in full.

Sublessor may not charge Sublessee a markup or administrative fee for forwarding payments unless such fee is expressly disclosed in writing and agreed by Sublessee in this Sublease. Sublease Rent is independent of the rent due under the Master Lease.

Additional charges and utility allocation: [[Describe allocation, e.g., Sublessee pays electric, gas, and internet directly in Sublessee's name; water, sewer, and trash are included in Sublease Rent; parking space #[[X]] is included]].

6. Security Deposit

Sublessee shall pay a security deposit of $[[Sublessee Security Deposit Amount]] to Sublessor upon execution of this Sublease.

Important: The security deposit paid by Sublessee to Sublessor is a private arrangement solely between Sublessor and Sublessee. Landlord has no obligation to Sublessee regarding this deposit, and the deposit is not held by Landlord. Sublessor shall hold, account for, and return the deposit (or provide itemized deductions) to Sublessee in accordance with West Virginia law (W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2) within sixty (60) days after the Sublease Term ends and Sublessee surrenders possession and returns all keys.

Sublessor shall not commingle Sublessee's deposit with Sublessor's personal funds if required by the Master Lease or applicable law. At the end of the Sublease, Sublessor shall provide Sublessee with an accounting and any refund on the same timetable and with the same itemization requirements that apply between Landlord and Sublessor under the Master Lease and law.

7. Incorporation of Master Lease Terms

All terms, conditions, covenants, rules, obligations, and restrictions of the Master Lease are incorporated herein by reference and made fully binding upon Sublessee as if Sublessee were the original tenant under the Master Lease, except as expressly modified by this Sublease. Sublessee agrees to comply with all provisions of the Master Lease, including but not limited to:

• Use of Premises restrictions and quiet enjoyment obligations

• Maintenance, repair, and alteration obligations (to the extent they apply to occupants)

• Pet, smoking, guest, parking, and vehicle rules

• Insurance and liability provisions

• Landlord's right of entry and notice requirements

• Prohibition on further assignment or subletting without consent

• Compliance with all laws, ordinances, HOA/condo rules, and building rules

Sublessee shall not commit any act or omission that would constitute a default under the Master Lease. Sublessee has received and reviewed a full copy of the Master Lease.

8. Sublessor's Continuing Full Liability to Landlord

Sublessor remains fully and primarily liable to Landlord for all obligations under the Master Lease, including but not limited to timely payment of all rent and additional rent, performance of all covenants, and liability for any damages, costs, or attorney fees arising from any breach of the Master Lease, whether caused by Sublessor or Sublessee.

Sublessee's performance under this Sublease does not relieve Sublessor of any liability to Landlord. In the event of Sublessee default, Sublessor may pursue all available remedies against Sublessee under this Sublease and West Virginia law while remaining fully responsible to Landlord for the Master Lease. Landlord may enforce the Master Lease directly against Sublessor regardless of this Sublease.

9. Default, Remedies, and Termination

If Sublessee fails to pay Sublease Rent when due, violates any term of this Sublease or the incorporated Master Lease terms, abandons the Premises, or otherwise breaches, Sublessor may:

• Terminate this Sublease

• Regain possession of the Premises

• Pursue all remedies available under the Master Lease, West Virginia law (including W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1 et seq. for summary possession), and this Sublease, including recovery of unpaid rent, damages beyond ordinary wear, costs of re-renting, and reasonable attorneys' fees where permitted.

Sublessor shall provide Sublessee with any notices required by the Master Lease or law before exercising remedies. Sublessee remains liable for rent for the balance of the Sublease Term, subject to Sublessor's duty to mitigate damages under applicable law.

10. Condition of Premises; Surrender

Sublessee accepts the Subleased Premises in its current "as-is" condition as of the Sublease Start Date, except as noted in the attached inspection checklist (Exhibit C). Sublessee has had the opportunity to inspect.

At the end of the Sublease Term, Sublessee shall surrender the Premises in the same condition as received (or as improved with Sublessor's written consent), ordinary wear and tear excepted, broom clean, free of all personal property and debris, and with all keys, access devices, and remotes returned.

Sublessee shall be responsible to Sublessor for any damage beyond ordinary wear and tear or any condition that causes Sublessor to incur liability, expense, or deduction from Sublessor's security deposit under the Master Lease.

11. Access, Entry, and Inspections

Sublessor and Landlord (with reasonable coordination through Sublessor) may enter the Premises in accordance with the notice requirements of the Master Lease and West Virginia practice (customarily twenty-four (24) hours' written notice for non-emergency entry, except in case of emergency or with consent). Sublessee shall not unreasonably withhold consent to entry for inspection, repairs, showings, or other lawful purposes.

12. Insurance, Liability, and Indemnity

Sublessee shall maintain renter's insurance with personal liability coverage of at least $[[Minimum Renter's Insurance Liability, e.g., 100000]] (or the amount required by the Master Lease, if higher) throughout the Sublease Term and shall provide proof upon request.

Sublessee assumes all risk of loss to Sublessee's personal property. Neither Sublessor nor Landlord shall be liable for loss or damage to Sublessee's property except to the extent caused by their negligence or willful misconduct.

Sublessee shall indemnify and hold Sublessor and Landlord harmless from claims arising from Sublessee's use of the Premises or the acts or omissions of Sublessee, occupants, or guests, except to the extent caused by Sublessor's or Landlord's negligence or violation of law.

13. No Third-Party Beneficiary; No Direct Landlord-Sublessee Contract

Nothing in this Sublease creates any direct contractual relationship between Sublessee and Landlord. Sublessee is not a third-party beneficiary of the Master Lease. All communications regarding the Master Lease should be directed through Sublessor unless Landlord directs otherwise in writing.

14. Notices

Notices under this Sublease shall be given in writing and delivered personally, by first-class mail, certified mail, or other method permitted by the Master Lease or law to the addresses set forth below or such other address as a party designates in writing. Notice to Sublessor does not constitute notice to Landlord.

Sublessor Notice Address: [[Full Address and/or Email]]

Sublessee Notice Address: [[Full Address and/or Email]]

Landlord Notice (for consent and coordination): [[Landlord Address / As set forth in Master Lease]]

15. Governing Law; Venue

This Sublease is governed by the laws of the State of West Virginia. Any legal action arising under this Sublease or the Master Lease shall be brought in the courts of the county in West Virginia where the Premises is located, or as otherwise provided in the Master Lease.

16. Entire Agreement; Severability; Amendments

This Sublease, together with the Master Lease (Exhibit A), any Landlord Consent (Exhibit B), inspection checklist (Exhibit C), and any additional addenda listed in Exhibit D, constitutes the entire agreement between Sublessor and Sublessee. It supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force. This Sublease may be modified only by a writing signed by both Sublessor and Sublessee.

17. Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached and incorporated:

• Exhibit A: Copy of the Master Lease (attached)

• Exhibit B: Landlord Consent to Sublease (attached or to be attached upon receipt)

• Exhibit C: Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist (to be completed at start and end)

• Exhibit D: Additional Terms, Rules, or Addenda: [[Describe or "None"]]

18. Signatures

SUBLESSOR

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Print Name: [[Sublessor Full Legal Name]]

SUBLESSEE

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Print Name: [[Sublessee Full Legal Name]]

ADDITIONAL SUBLESSEE (if applicable)

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Print Name: [[Additional Sublessee Full Legal Name]]

LANDLORD CONSENT (sign below or attach separate signed consent form)

Landlord hereby consents to this Sublease on the terms stated herein. Landlord's consent does not release Sublessor from any liability or obligation under the Master Lease. Sublessor remains fully liable to Landlord for all rent, damages, and performance under the Master Lease.

Landlord Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Print Name / Title: [[Landlord Signatory Full Name and Title]], -

Numbered Key Rules and Reminders for West Virginia Subleases (Blank Lines Between)

1. Subletting requires written landlord consent unless the Master Lease expressly permits subletting without consent (W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 et seq.).

2. The original tenant (Sublessor) remains fully liable to the landlord for rent, damages, and all obligations under the Master Lease even after a valid sublease.

3. The sublease term cannot extend beyond the remaining term of the Master Lease; the sublease automatically terminates if the Master Lease terminates.

4. Sublessee's rights and obligations mirror the Master Lease terms; Sublessee receives no greater rights than Sublessor holds.

5. The security deposit paid by Sublessee to Sublessor is handled solely between Sublessor and Sublessee; Landlord has no duty to account to Sublessee for that deposit.

6. Unauthorized subletting may constitute a material breach allowing Landlord to terminate the Master Lease and pursue eviction against all occupants.

7. All notices, consents, and modifications should be in writing; verbal agreements are difficult to enforce.

8. Sublessee should obtain and maintain renter's insurance as required by the Master Lease or this Sublease.

9. Both parties should complete and sign a detailed move-in/move-out condition checklist with photos at the beginning and end of the Sublease Term.

10. Disputes are governed by West Virginia law; unlawful detainer actions for possession are filed in the appropriate Magistrate Court or circuit court., -

*Sample template for West Virginia, not legal advice. Subletting requires written Landlord consent unless the Master Lease expressly permits it. Sublessor remains fully liable to Landlord for rent and damages. Subtenant's rights and obligations mirror the original lease terms. Landlord may terminate the master lease if an unauthorized sublease occurs. Provisions based on W. Va. Code § 37-6-1 et seq. and task key legal specifications as of 2026-06. All user values use [[Token Name]] exclusively. Numbered items appear on separate lines with blank lines between. Verify the specific Master Lease terms and obtain written consent before execution. Consult a West Virginia-licensed attorney for legal advice.*, -

End of West Virginia Sublease Agreement