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Answers (3)
- Marco LaPadura David Lau, "Team MD"
- Contributions:263
The key fact is you have a lease, somewhere in that lease spells out what your rights are what the L/L rights are if the property is being sold. The L/L is asking for you to cooperate not evacuate. However you do have some leverage. In any case if you feel as though you are being compromised seek legal advice make sure you have a copy of your lease if you do.Also I'm sure that you will be able to find a middle ground also I suggest setting up some form of schedule on when the apartment can be shown. Also a L/L can not just enter your apartment un announced without just cause . L/L should always give you prior notice. Your best bet talk to an attorney you will be glad you did.
- James Berman, "TheNJRealtorGuy"
- Contributions:198
This is hard place to be in. You hold the key to prospective buyers seeing the home. I would tell the land lord you need in writing that he will not sell the unit with change in your lease. I would also ask for no less 24 hour notice ...best of luck
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26833
In general you can request the same notification for showings as described in state law as you do for non-emergency repairs. You can also request a restriction the hours of access to allow you to have some enjoyment of your home - perhaps weekdays when you are working is easier than dinnertime. Perhaps you like to pad around in your pajamas on Saturday mornings so weekend afternoons are better.
Sometimes landlords compensate renters for the inconvenience, but it isn't a right.
My landlord is selling my apartment, what are my rights as a renter?
I currently rent an apartment in New York City, and my lease runs through August of 2011 (8 more months). Without any notification from my landlord, I just got a phone call from her Realtor saying that she is selling the house and requesting access to see the apartment and to show it to prospective buyers. I realize that according to NY law I am required to allow access to the apartment "with reasonable prior notice, and at a reasonable time... to show the apartment to prospective purchasers or tenants."
My questions:
1. What is reasonable prior notice, how far in advance does the Realtor have to notify me of a one-off showing?
2. How often are they allowed to schedule open houses?
3. With 8 months left on my lease, this has the potential to seriously impact my ability to enjoy my property that I am renting (less privacy, need to keep it more clean, scheduling/communication overhead). Do I have any rights for compensation for this, such as lower rent while it is being shown?
Thank you for your help and advice.
A landlord, however, may enter a tenant's apartment with reasonable prior notice, and at a reasonable time: (a) to provide necessary or agreed upon repairs or services; (b) in accordance with the lease; or (c) to show the apartment to prospective purchasers or tenants.
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