I am renting a house that the owner is trying to sell. I was told that the realestate agent has to give me 24 hrs. notice before they bring someone in for a showing. However, twice this week they have called at the last minute to bring someone through the house. How much notice should we get before people come traipsing through my house?
24 hours, or you can have a standing time, usually between 8-5 daily.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
"Reasonable" notice. There is a lot of debate about this as it could mean an hour or two or it could me several days
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November 12th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
the norm is 24 hrs.
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November 12th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
24 hours seems normal. but those last minute calls are very typical. i was living in a rented house that was up for sale and atleast 5 times i was called less than 30 minutes ahead- but you have the right to say no, i’m sorry- say you have guests or that you are ill or just simply say you have not been given enough notice.
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November 12th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
It depends upon the terms of the lease. As a general rule unless there is a provision that the L/L has the right to enter & show it, they can’t do so at all, so the occupant can set any conditions or outright refuse.
** Note: The above is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **
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November 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
the seller is in charge
you pay the agent he acts for you
you make up the rules, not the agent
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November 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
i dont know if there is a time if you have it in writting that is good but a lot of agents call at last minute to say they have a client that wants to see the house you might want to talk to your landlord about it so he can talk to the agent and get it clarified plus that can be written into the mls listing that occupant requires 24 hr notice to show house agents do that sort of thing all the time good luck talk to landlord
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
The realtor is going to try to push the envelope. Strictly speaking, realtors should be calling the landlord and not you. It is not actually your house and you cannot give permission to enter.
I would suggest that they call the landlord and not get stuck arranging appointments yourself.
In regard to showings, you are renting the house and you have the right of quiet enjoyment of the premises. You have to be given at least 24 hours’ notice of intent to show, and you can refuse any time that isn’t convenient for you.
If I were renting a house that was being shown I would feel quite comfortable telling the landlord the house couldn’t be shown on weekends or after a certain time each day, or more than 2 times a week – whatever works for you.
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Depends on the state. In VA, they have to try to call all tenants with reasonable notice, including leaving messages for each one if they don’t answer. The message must include the date and time the agent expects to be showing the house.
Calling last minute though is not reasonable notice and you have a right to make a complaint to that. 24 hours is what is preferred.
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November 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
24 hours, or you can have a standing time, usually between 8-5 daily.
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November 12th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
24 notice is required in most areas. But if your lease allows showings with less notice, you agreed to it when you signed up. So first check your lease. Then complain to your owner.
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November 12th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
AS a renter, you have the right for 24 hour notice. You can refuse them access to the home with less than 24 hour notice.
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