This apartment is currently lived in, with the occupants having a one year lease that is not set to end for 11 months. The realtor is showing the apartment despite a sign that asks them not to and when the resident is not home.
2006-06-26 17:15:20 · 10 answers · asked by ab234 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Check your state laws but, in many states, real estate agents only need the permission of the owner....not the tenant.
2006-06-26 17:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think this is the same state to state and lease to lease, the landlord/manager MUST give you at least 24 hours notice before showing your apartment. They have the right to go in only in case of emergency such as fire or water.
What the realtor did is called breaking and entering without forced entry. Someone should be fired for that. What does your landlord say? Look it up in your lease and get some action on your behalf.
2006-06-27 00:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do not have the permission of the occupants to come in then the realtor could be committing a crime. Yet again, I recall renting apartments and the landlords mentioned in the lease that they reserve the right of entry to inspect for damages and whatnot.
2006-06-27 00:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the landlord can and cannot do is in the lease. But that is subject to local laws, too.
Typically, the landlord can enter the unit with 24 or 48 hours notice to the tenant, or in the event of an emergency. But again, the lease stipulates rights and responsibilities.
2006-06-27 01:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by Me-as-a-Tree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know in new york state (where i am) as long as it specificaly states in the lease the land lord has the right to enter the apt. but he has to give you notice first he can also come in and show the place if your not home also he would have to notify you first its the law here
2006-06-27 00:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by spcwright2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In MA the landlord has to give you reasonable notice when entering the apartment (except in case of emergency) but they can enter it if they have given you advanced notice.
2006-06-27 23:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease & the local laws
2006-06-27 00:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by G. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the real estate laws and rental privacy laws in your state.
2006-06-27 00:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.If you are renting it its yours for that time.I'd have a fit if my landlord did that without calling first
2006-06-27 00:25:02 · answer #9 · answered by alter_ego_marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but they need permission
2006-06-27 00:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by snowflake51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋