My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: West Virginia

Senario: Tenant and Landlord reached on oral agreement where landlord will convey property to tenant after monthly payments reach the total sales price. When this was reached, landlord refused to convey title saying the contract was for rent. Typically, the statute of frauds would bar enforcement of this contract. Tenant paid taxes owed on property because landlord was content to let property go to auction for unpaid taxes. Will tenant be able to recover the costs of the taxes she paid if court finds the contract unenforceable?