Property Management
Under West Virginia law, a tenant who has been locked out of their rental unit by the landlord (self-help eviction) may:
AHave no legal remedy if they owe back rent
BSeek emergency court relief and recover damages for the unlawful lockout✓ Correct
COnly request the WVREC to intervene
DWait for the landlord to allow re-entry voluntarily
Explanation
Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing tenant's belongings) is illegal in West Virginia. A tenant who has been illegally locked out may seek an emergency court order for re-entry and recover damages, including actual damages and potentially punitive damages.
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