West Virginia Notice & Entry Laws
West Virginia does not have a statute specifying a required advance notice period for landlord entry.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- No specific statutory notice period — reasonable advance notice required by general principles
- Permissible Entry Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, emergencies, showing unit
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without notice for genuine emergencies
- Lease Provisions
- Lease should specify entry notice requirements for clarity
Applicable Statutes
Landlord entry: West Virginia does not have a specific statutory advance notice requirement for landlord entry. The implied covenant of quiet enjoyment limits unreasonable entry.
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