Property Management

Under the West Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord may enter a tenant's unit without prior notice in the event of:

ARoutine maintenance inspections
BEmergency situations threatening life or property✓ Correct
CShowing the unit to prospective tenants
DAny reason during normal business hours

Explanation

West Virginia law allows a landlord to enter a tenant's unit without prior notice only in genuine emergencies (such as fire, flooding, or gas leaks). For non-emergency purposes, the landlord must generally provide reasonable advance notice.

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