If my landlord is selling my flat can the estate agent show buyers round without my permission?

Answer 1

Hi it all depends on the tenancy agreement that you have signed in the 1st place. If you take a look, it should state how much notice (usually 24 hours) the landlord/estate agents have to give you in order to have access to the property. Standard tenancy agreements all have this clause requiring landlord to give notice - whether for himself to come round to inspect the property or to show prospective buyers/tenants - unless they deliberately made it clear that they ramain the right to access without the need to get your permission. Check out your contract and see what it says. If it does say so and your landlord refuses to comply with such a condition and insists on showing the flat without your permission, you can file a small court claim (i think it only costs 30-40 quid and can be done on line) for harrassment. it's your right to be left undisturbed throughout your tenancy. Good luck.

Answer 2

The answer is, it depends. Your lease agreement most likely spells out exactly how this will be handled.

Some of the other answers are simply not practical. I own several large apartment buildings, and when I was looking at them to consider buying them, I initially looked at 4 or 5 units in each building. However, I'm not going to spend $4m on a building unless I've had the opportunity to see EVERY unit, and it would be very, very impractical (if not impossible) to coordinate a time with 40 tenants that they would all be willing to let their apartment be available to be shown. Therefore, the sellers have simply notified the tenants that on Tuesday between noon and 2:00 p.m., the property manager and realtor will be showing a prospective buyer through the building.

If you're renting from a small landlord who only owns a few units, their lease may not cover this - in which case, they will probably need to give you a 24-hour notice.

Because of the terms you use - "flat" and "estate agent" - I'm assuming you are not from the U.S. however, so your laws may handle this differently.

Answer 3

Yes he can come in, but he legally has to give you 24 hours notice. They also have to not inconvenience you, which means not coming round at 6am or having 30 viewings in one day, they have to use their common sense to be reasonable. But otherwise they can't just fit everything round your schedule, so try to keep friendly with them and they will be more inclined to do a viewing while you're there, otherwise there's nothing you can do. As for stuff going missing, it is the landlord or agent's responsibility to make sure they are present at all times, so if you notice a theft then they are liable, but don't worry, that's not likely to happen. Also keep in mind that if you have a contract still in date then they have to let you stay, they can't kick you out just because the house has new owners, so it will be sold as tenanted. But if you are beyond your contract you still have rights and will be given a good deal of notice before you have to leave.

Answer 4

Look at your lease. If it does not state anything in the lease he may need to only give 24 hours notice that he will be showing the unit. Thus he does not need your permission as he is the owner and has a right to sell the unit if he so wished.

Answer 5

Check your lease first and see if there are any clauses that mention the rules of selling a tenant occupied property. You can ask you landlord to instruct real estate agents to call you for showing appointments. It's a common real estate practice in Southern California

Answer 6

If you're paying rent and have a tenancy agreement, it's your home so the estate agents will need to give you notice, and gain your permission, first. These things are usually in your contract so look it up. And if these estate agents are anything like the ones i dealt with recently, be prepared to really stick up for yourself as it's likely they will try to steam roller you!

Answer 7

Unless your contract says different no one cna come into your flat without your permission. It's your castle still.
The only exceptions is a crime or fire. Emergencies like broken water lines:
Any normal repairs or visits should not only hav eyour permission but you should set the dates.

Answer 8

When get into a lease agreement, your landlord is passing you his/her rights of use and possesion. Therefore, your landlord must ask your permission before showing your unit, unless specified in the contract otherwise.

Answer 9

Your landlord has the right to show buyers around the property.

However, he has to give you proper notice in writing of this, and specify a specific time.

It is important that you are present, this is your right, particularly if you have valuables in your flat.

Answer 10

if you have a secure tenancy the landlord or his agent (estate agents included) have to give you at least 24 hours prior notice of their intention to enter your home, and even then they have to have your permission to enter the premises.