Property Management

An Oklahoma property manager receives a request from law enforcement to enter a tenant's unit without the tenant's knowledge. The property manager should:

AGrant access immediately to be cooperative
BConsult with an attorney and require a valid search warrant before allowing warrantless entry; the Fourth Amendment protects tenants' reasonable expectation of privacy✓ Correct
CCall OREC for guidance
DDeny all law enforcement access regardless of circumstances

Explanation

Property managers who allow law enforcement entry without a warrant can expose themselves and the property owner to civil liability. Tenants have Fourth Amendment privacy rights. Except in genuine emergencies, law enforcement should present a valid warrant before the manager grants access.

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