Contracts

In West Virginia, a purchase contract may be assigned to another party unless:

AThe property is commercial real estate
BThe contract specifically prohibits assignment✓ Correct
CThe assignment would change the property being sold
DThe original buyer paid earnest money

Explanation

Contract assignment is generally permitted unless the contract contains an anti-assignment clause (as many residential purchase contracts do). Assignment transfers the buyer's rights and obligations to a third party.

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