my landlord is selling the building and we just found out 2 days ago. suddenly there are daily phone calls from the realtor wanting to march people through the apartment (there was a group of 10 today milling about.) it's hard to always rearrange my schedule, even though he tries to give me notice. the realtor says that he has a key and can come when i'm not here. i don't like that idea. is this legal? it kind of feels like a violation.
2006-12-04 13:22:48 · 5 answers · asked by anon 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It is an inconvience and a hassle, but it is legal in most cases.
First read your lease carefully almost all lease agreements contain the clause concerning their investment right to sell the property and access the property in any way that effects their investment. If it doesn't then you want to take it to your local fair housing office for review. But I believe he is fully within his legal rights. And most courts will side with the landlord in these areas.
Your landlord has a significant amount of money invested in your apartment and he is able to excercise his legal rights that pertaining to his property which include putting it up for sale and access pertaining to the sale. That said you may want to reconsider them being there when your not there, it is probably better that you aren't there. The realor must accompany the prospective buyers at all times. I would speak with him and tell him that you expect him to accompany the buyers into all areas of the home and would like to request he keeps his groups at a lower number where he can be sure of where they are and what they are doing at all times as you will hold him responsible for any missing or damaged items. It wouldn't be a bad idea to put this in a writing and keep copy for yourself. Tell him you were concerned about the sheer numbers (ie 10 people) he brought into your home as it's impossible for him to supervise that many people as they view your apartment. Just insure that you aren't accusatory or rude in the letter. This way he has been warned in writing should anything be missing or damaged.
I would also speak to your landlord about how his sale effects you. Because you may need to start looking for a new apartment.
2006-12-04 15:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, the realtor can come into your apartment/building when you are not present. However, they do have to give you 24 hours notice.
2006-12-04 21:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by jseah114 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can have reasonable access to your apartment in order to sell the building. There is no requirement that you be present for this to happen.
2006-12-04 21:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think he can just come in any time he wants, you can find thie=s out by contacting the land lord tennent government depart ment, they should be able to tell you if it is legal. good luck.
2006-12-04 21:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by daniel h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be spelled out in your lease or tenant at will. Normally they are required to give 24hr notice.
2006-12-04 21:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by barter256 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋