W. Va. Code §§ 24D-2-1 to 24D-2-10 § 24D-2-6
Right of entry.
Operative Text
A cable operator, upon receiving a request for service by a tenant or landlord, has the right to enter property of the landlord for the purpose of making surveys or other investigations preparatory to the installation. Before such entry, the cable operator shall serve notice upon the landlord and tenant, which notice shall contain the date of the entry, the name and address of the cable operator, the name and address of the landlord, from whom the request for service was received, and a citation to this act. The cable operator is liable to the landlord for any damages caused by such entry but such damages shall not duplicate damages paid by the cable operator pursuant to section eight of this article.
Under West Virginia Code § 24D-2-6, a cable operator that receives a service request from either a tenant or a landlord is permitted to enter the landlord's property to conduct surveys or preparatory investigations before installation begins. Before entering, the cable operator must provide advance written notice to both the landlord and the tenant, with the notice including the entry date, the cable operator's name and address, the landlord's name and address, and a citation to the act. If the cable operator causes any damage to the landlord's property during the entry, the operator bears financial liability for those damages, though the damages cannot be counted twice if they overlap with amounts already owed under another section of the same act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24D-2-6, a landlord whose property a cable operator intends to enter for survey or preparatory work is entitled to receive advance written notice before that entry occurs. Compliant operators generally provide notice that includes the scheduled entry date, their own contact information, the landlord's name and address, and a reference to the act — so landlords typically document whether they received all required notice elements. Because the provision holds the cable operator liable for property damage caused during entry, property owners generally inspect and record the condition of relevant areas before and after any such visit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 24D-2-6 gives tenants the right to receive advance notice before a cable operator enters the landlord's property for surveys or installation preparation, regardless of whether the service request originated with the tenant or the landlord. The required notice must include the entry date, the cable operator's identifying information, and a citation to the act, so tenants can verify that any notice they receive contains all of those elements. Tenants who believe proper notice was not provided may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full provisions of West Virginia Code Chapter 24D to understand what remedies or complaint paths may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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