I am moving at the end of the month and was told a month ago after an open house he (landlord) had found new renters. Yesterday I got an e-mail saying he wanted to show the place again and requested that it be shown today at 10am (no problem) and 7:30pm. I asked him politely if we could reschedule the evening viewing as my family is processing a loss and this would be disruptive. He told me via e-mail that 'rest assured I will be there and I will be coming in!' (in bold and underlined). I know I have to allow him access when it's a reasonable request, but he's being unreasonable (not to mention demanding and what feels like harassment). This was initially a lease with purchase option, but he would not put anything in writing. I finally asked him to put something in writing and he threatened to 'go from being a nice landlord to a mean one' because of my 'attitude' (I have this in writing, by the way). He is a real estate agent. Do I have any recourse? Any thoughts? Thanks!
2006-06-14 06:28:07 · 6 answers · asked by sparksfly01 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You don't have to let him show it in the evening if it is not convenient. Its good you do not have the Lease w/ Purchase Option in writing, because all your dealings under the Landlord Tenant Act. Its his property, but your home until it has to be relinquished back to him. So stand firm and kindly tell him and the potential renter , if they shows up that you are not willing to allow the viewing right now. Give an alternate date and time and close the door. If he persist, call the police. You will be well within your rights. KEY-BE SURE TO GIVE AN ALTERNATE DATE AND TIME. This shows that you are trying to cooperate and are resonable.
PS Keep all of the emails...they sound threatening and you can use them in court if necessary.
2006-06-14 07:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by crystal J 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The 10 am is fine, but the 7:30 pm is not. Call the police if he forces himself in.
Also, if he told you that this is a lease purchase option and based on this info, you took action and spentmoney fixing up the place without charging him, you can sue for the money and work you have done. Talk to a lawyer.
Also, file a grievance with the department of real estate. See if that goes anywhere.
Good Luck
2006-06-15 03:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he has given you at least a days notice he can enter to show the place...now is 7:30pm a reasonable time? that is up for debate. But you might want to let him know that if he shows it at 7:30pm that you will be there and during that showing those prospective tenents might not like what you have to say about their prospective new landlord. He might then rethink about showing it at 7:30pm.
2006-06-14 16:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by ohnoslen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are moving. You gave notice. Your landlord is entitled to show the property when it suits a prospective new tenant. He has the right to come in to see if there are any damages. Once you have given proper notice, a landlord can come in. Regardless
2006-06-14 13:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your city should have a landlord/tenant hotline or the state should have a real estate commission that you can contact. Good luck - bad landlords are the worst!!!
2006-06-14 13:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by icddppl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While he does have the right to show the place, I would still report him. Contact the Atty General's office and ask who to file the complaints with.
2006-06-14 14:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by aredneckwedding 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋