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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 46B-3-5: Consumer's right to ownership of the goods.

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  1. CHAPTER 46B. REGULATION OF THE RENTAL OF CONSUMER GOODS UNDER RENT-TO-OWN AGREEMENTS.
  2. ARTICLE 3. DEFAULT.

When the consumer has paid all periodic payments required by a rent-to-own transaction together with any other charges authorized by law which have been lawfully imposed in the transaction, he or she shall have exclusive ownership of the goods: Provided, That the consumer, after the initial payment, may obtain ownership before the scheduled end of the rent-to-own transaction by paying:

(1) A portion of the periodic payments, which have not yet become payable, subject to any limitation provided by this chapter;

(2) All periodic payments and other charges authorized by law which have already become due and which may be lawfully imposed in the transaction; and

(3) The amount of any documentary or other fee charged by a governmental entity to transfer ownership or proof of ownership.

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