Can my landlord bring people in to my residence other than himself?

Question

I live in Colorado. My landlord came in to my rented house with no notice to show it to some possible future tenants. Is that against the law?

Answer 1

have you given notice? if you have most of them have a clause saying they can show the home. i don't know if it requires any notice at all... in wa we would give 24 to 48 hours in any circumstance but we never showed out of courtesy of the current resident their home before they moved out. Unless it's an emergency (fire, flood or blood) then we don't go in without giving 24 48 hours notice.

Answer 2

You are moving? Most states have laws and your lease is also a legal document. If you have given 30 day notice, they should ask your permission before entering with anyone. You need to make sure there is no clause in the lease and confront the landlord. If you have no lease it is state law that prevails. He may just feel he needs to get it rented before you are gone and he needs that money for the following month. So, that is not too cool of the landlord. Myself, being a landlord and running an apt. complex for 10 yrs, I had to ask permission and out of courtesy, I always called ahead and I never liked to show an apt. that was not cleaned out and ready to move in. But, as a personal property landlord, I need that money, I still ask and I still call ahead if I feel it must be shown while a tenant is still in posession of the dwelling. So, just tell him you don't appreciate it and ask him to call or to make apt. with you ahead of time or something that works for both of you. If you hate him see what the law is and don't allow him to show it at all unless the clause is there. Good luck.

Answer 3

I'm afraid Shirley is right. If you're on your way out then the landlord can show the property. He has a right to income from the property. It is, after all is said and done, a business.

Answer 4

Usually yes. He must give you 24 hours notice. However, if you are leaving, he DOES have a right to show new tenants around, if he gives you reasonable warning.

Answer 5

What did your lease agreement state when you signed it. The property does belong to your landlord. It is just customery to give a notice even if its just a few hours. No notice is needed.

Answer 6

Well It's rude as H#%%, each state had their own laws concerning this. Wish I knew , I know it pissed you off.

Answer 7

It is in California.