Property Management
A Washington residential property manager receives a written request from a city code enforcement officer to inspect a rental unit. The manager should:
ADeny access because tenant privacy rights prevent inspections
BCooperate with the inspection as code enforcement has authority to inspect rental properties✓ Correct
CNotify the tenant and allow access only with the tenant's written consent
DContact the property owner's attorney before allowing access
Explanation
Municipal code enforcement officers have authority under administrative search warrant powers or applicable ordinances to inspect rental properties for housing code compliance. Property managers should cooperate with legitimate code enforcement inspections.
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