Help with dealing with a landlord who is invasive and rude.?

Question

The landlord notified us that we would have to move when our lease is up. He gave us over 60 days notice (he was hoping it was the end of July, but he was mistaken).

Our lease is up Aug 22 and he started showing it last week--more than 30 days before we have to be out.

He notified us last week that he would have an open house all day Saturday, which he did. Now he wants to do another open house from 9 am to 7 pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

Isn't there a limit?

We don't want to be around because he is such a liar and he attacked my husband physically (we called the cops--they were helpful) and we just want out and away from the bastard.

At the same time, we don't like the feeling that we have to run away from our home!

Of course I want him out of my hair...and I want it to be rented. But how long is this going to last?
He wants us to be helpful and sympathetic, but he kicked us out. If he hadn't, he wouldn't be bothering us!

Answer 1

this is copied from the website below and is for California. It might be different if you don't live in California. You can look up renters rights in your state. Pretty much says they can show the apt. but must give you 24 hrs notice and do it during business hours. So maybe you can tell him to do it 9-5 not till 7 or 11-7 so it is only 8 hrs. He may be trying to pi** you off so you will move sooner. I would hang around during the open house to see if he is really showing it or just trying to irritate you since he doesn't like your hubby and you say he is a liar.
8. CAN MY LANDLORD ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION?

You have a basic right of privacy which your landlord should
respect. Your landlord may enter your place only in the following
cases:

-- in an emergency.

-- to make necessary or agreed upon repairs, decorations,
alterations or improvements; supply necessary or agreed
upon services; or show the unit to prospective buyers, tenants
or repair workers.

-- when you have abandoned or given up the premises.

-- as a result of a court order. (Sec. 1954 of CC)

Unless it is an emergency or impractical, your landlord should
give you reasonable notice of his/her plans to enter, and enter only
during normal business hours. Twenty-four hours is usually
considered reasonable notice.

If your landlord seriously violates your right to privacy, you
may have the basis for a lawsuit. You also might want to contact the
police when the violation occurs; while the police often will not take
direct action, your report to them can help document your complaint
if you take the case to court.

Answer 2

I feel sorry for you what a landlord

first you need to look up your state laws because every state is different in their laws but in general

all landlords and landlord's agents IE real estate agents for a non-emergency must give reasonable notice to enter, this usually means 24 notice to enter to show

next point the frequency, no way is the landlord allowed to have an open house all day Saturday it is in a direct right to your quit enjoyment of the place meaning free of interfering landlord, so as long as you are legally allowed to live in the unit the landlord can not occupy your place for a whole day

i would highly doubt the court would approve the landlord having an open house on weekend, most states have the showings limited to normal business hours 9 to 5 m-f, no weekends and no open houses

may want to seek a lawyer also when you move out take allot of pictures to ensure you get back your security deposit

I would also put the landlord on notice if anything is missing during a showing or open house you will hold them liable

Answer 3

You will have to check your current lease. In order for a landlord to show the apartment/house to prospective clients it must be written in the lease. If it is in the lease then "reasonable notice" has to be given to the current tenants. Unfortunately, there is no set timeline on what is considered reasonable. Personally, I don't consider one days notice reasonable, but if the current lease states he can show the property then you probably don't have any legal recourse.

If it is NOT in the lease then no, he cannot show the property. In that case the landlord can usually only enter if 1) there is an emergency (broken water line, gas leak, etc), 2) he/she has a court order, 3) the property appears abandoned or 4) your are in the last thirty days of residency and the landlord is inspecting the property for damages to deduct from the security deposit.

These are the "average" rules but they can vary from state to state and even town to town; your best bet would be to contact the housing authority in your area. You can find them in the Blue pages of your phone book, under your town name.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

its his property. i mean the guy has to find new tenants. lets be realistic here. yes i understand you don't like him but working against him will only make things worse. if u allow him to have the open house then chances are he can rent the place faster and be out of your hair. i think he is doing it during regular business hours so it is far for him to have it during then. i think u should agree to disagree, allow him to do the open house and hopefully he will find new tenants and be done annoying you. put the past behind u and move on. u have better things to look forward to which is moving out and starting over with a new landlord! good luck!

Answer 6

Check your STATE laws on tenants rights.

I don't think that most states allow what he is doing. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, and just inform him of them. Do an online search for your state.

Many landlords are completely ignorant about what they can and cannot do. They assume things that aren't true.

You may not have to allow him to show it at all. Be careful what you say to ANYONE about him, esp prospective tenants, verbally or in writing.
There are laws regarding libel & slander.

Keep it simple, just KNOW your rights, and use them.
You may be able to notify him that he will NOT be holding an open house, until you are out and gone.

Don't get into arguments with him, just comply with the laws.

Answer 7

If he owns the house and your lease if up within a month i believe he has every right to hold Open House as long as he notifies you before hand. Him and your Husband fighting would not factor into this.

Answer 8

He is fully within his rights to show his property to either buyers or the next renters. There is no limit to how much he can show it, it belongs to him. He does have to give you 24 hours notice though.

Answer 9

The next time he comes to your apartment, shoot him and say you thought he was a burgler. Just kidding. Stop answering your phone or your door. Or maybe get a restraining order. Better yet, move out ASAP.

Answer 10

just stay there and don't let people in. Have a party or something with all your firends tomorrow, or just get a lawyer and get out of your contract.