landlord is selling.....

[bigwheels]

What is the name of your state? I reside in Georgia , My landlord has the property that me and my family are currently renting on the market for sale .I am wanting to know what i have to do and dont have to do until the property is to be sold.I met with the realtor and she explained on setting times and dates to show the property i agreed no problem there , then she stated thats she could not come everytime a potential buyer wanted to view the house , i think she expects me to do the selling for her , in which i wll not , its not my job . also stated that we cant e here al the time then she stated she had keys to give , i told her absolutely not , i do not want strangers in my house while no one is home.I had my wife to call her and set a specific day of the week to show the property , she said to my wife i was not wanting to cooperate , not true.So im sure she told the same to my land lord.My land lord seems to be silent for some reason on this issue.The last he said is he would take it off the market but is under contract.Im all confused with this situation, nobody seems to know what they want but me. I want to maintain my privacy and people ride buy gawkin at the property every day and im becoming annoyed.
What are my rights while still living here , if i decide to move because i dont want the hassle and interruption of my privacy how long of a notice am i required to give and do i still have to pay my rent during that period.?Im on a month to month lease.I just need some answers or advice on whati can or need o do

[Who's Liable?]

Originally Posted by bigwheels

What is the name of your state? I reside in Georgia , My landlord has the property that me and my family are currently renting on the market for sale .I am wanting to know what i have to do and dont have to do until the property is to be sold.

You have the right to be notified per your states LL/T laws of viewing times. Most require a MINIMUM of 24 hours. You MUST let the LL/realtor in on those times once they are given.

Originally Posted by bigwheels

I met with the realtor and she explained on setting times and dates to show the property i agreed no problem there , then she stated thats she could not come everytime a potential buyer wanted to view the house , i think she expects me to do the selling for her , in which i wll not , its not my job .

inform the realtor that unless the potential buyers are with a realtor or the owner, you are NOT required to let them enter.

Originally Posted by bigwheels

also stated that we cant e here al the time then she stated she had keys to give , i told her absolutely not , i do not want strangers in my house while no one is home.I had my wife to call her and set a specific day of the week to show the property , she said to my wife i was not wanting to cooperate , not true.

You are correct. The realtor CANNOT force you to leave during a viewing. There is NO law requiring a tenant to leave during a viewing.

Originally Posted by bigwheels

So im sure she told the same to my land lord.My land lord seems to be silent for some reason on this issue.The last he said is he would take it off the market but is under contract.

His choice, has nothing to do with you.

Originally Posted by bigwheels

Im all confused with this situation, nobody seems to know what they want but me. I want to maintain my privacy and people ride buy gawkin at the property every day and im becoming annoyed. What are my rights while still living here , if i decide to move because i dont want the hassle and interruption of my privacy how long of a notice am i required to give

You MUST be notified per your states LL/T laws of their intent to enter and show the property. Once that has been done, you CANNOT deny them entry. If you do, you are in violation of your LL/T laws and can be evicted.

Originally Posted by bigwheels

and do i still have to pay my rent during that period.?

Of course! What VALID, LEGAL reason makes you think you don't have to?

Originally Posted by bigwheels

Im on a month to month lease.I just need some answers or advice on whati can or need o do

The same applies for month-to-month leases.

[truesdell]

You have a lot more bargaining power here than you may realize. You can strike up a deal with your LL and his/her realtor. Perhaps ask for $$ off the rent in exchange for keeping the place extra-show worthy. You definately aren't obligated to keep the place spick and span if it you don't want to. Say you forget to pick up your kid's extensive collection of legos for a few weeks or something.

Whatever you think might be useful to you...if the LL/realtor want your cooperation in selling the place...you should negotiate for compensation in some form or another.

Or you can require them to keep posting statutory notice and make it clear that they may or may not catch you laying around in your skivvies when a potential buyer shows up. (i got that one from a previous thread)

The realtor will get the picture really fast, I imagine.

[Alaska landlord]

I have to differ. A month to month tenant has very little leverage. The landlord can give you whatever the required termination notice is according to the terms of your rental agreement. Should you ask for too much in terms of compensation or become too difficult that will most likely be his course of action.

[OHlandlord]

Truesdell, not picking up and not being in presentable condition was listed in a thread where a LL was abusing the right of entry and refusing to give prior written notice to enter. Nothing in this thread indicates that they are acting in this manner. In fact, the OP said, "I met with the realtor and she explained on setting times and dates to show the property, i agreed." So the realtor is cooperating on setting dates and times with the tenant and not abusing any right.

Perhaps the realtor meant that SHE, personally, couldn't be there with every potential buyer (but that another agent or the owner would be there). Real estate agents don't send over buyers without someone being there to represent their agency. They wouldn't get their commission on the sale if they did that. How would they be able to talk someone into buying if no one was present? I'm sure an agent would accompany any potential buyers. It just may not be her.

Setting a specific day of the week is good. Or even 2 days but for limited hours (Wed. evening from 6-8 and Sun. afternoons from 1-3) This way you are only inconvenienced for 4 hours a week, instead of a whole day. Open houses usually take place on Sun. afternoon anyways. Most state laws give the owner the right to show the unit to prospective buyers. By cooperating in this manner you will minimize invading your space and still allow the owner his rights.

I certainly wouldn't push your luck as Truesdell said. Since you are a m2m tenant, the LL need only give you proper notice (usually only 30 days) to get out. If you want out of your agreement, you can also give the LL proper notice to vacate the unit. Just check your agreement and your state laws to see how much notice is required for your state.

[LindaP777]

It's apparent the LL wants to sale and you will have to move. Why don't you look now and move ASAP, giving proper notice, then you won't have to worry about it anymore.

[bigwheels]

Originally Posted by Who's Liable?

You have the right to be notified per your states LL/T laws of viewing times. Most require a MINIMUM of 24 hours. You MUST let the LL/realtor in on those times once they are given.


inform the realtor that unless the potential buyers are with a realtor or the owner, you are NOT required to let them enter.


You are correct. The realtor CANNOT force you to leave during a viewing. There is NO law requiring a tenant to leave during a viewing.


His choice, has nothing to do with you.


You MUST be notified per your states LL/T laws of their intent to enter and show the property. Once that has been done, you CANNOT deny them entry. If you do, you are in violation of your LL/T laws and can be evicted.


Of course! What VALID, LEGAL reason makes you think you don't have to?


The same applies for month-to-month leases.

thank you every one for your time and input , youve all been great , thanx.