24 hour notice to show apt

[CAGuy25]

I live in California and am moving on the 15th of the month from my current apt. I am wondering if I have to let the manager show my apartment if he gives me 24 hour notice. I don't really want strangers wandering around my apt with all my things out, even if the manager is with them. Please advise. ASAP. Thanks

 

[macckkk]

are you breaking the lease or has your lease expired on the 15th?

If you are breaking the lease, you can tell them not to show it until after you move out, because you would be responsible for the rent until someone signs a lease anyway.....

So the landlord will not lose any money on you.

Have a friend stay in the apartment while your gone..thats the easiest way.

 

[CAGuy25]

No, I'm not breaking the lease. I am on month to month and gave my 30 day notice.

 

[macckkk]

Not much you can do ...the landlord wants somebody to start paying the rent on the 16th.

Might as well pack up your valuables tonight.

 

[JETX]

Ignore Mack, he is just a waste of oxygen and currently holds the site record for number of times he has been kicked off. Just keeps coming back under different names.

In any case, your real answer is:
You have full rights of tenancy until your lease is ended. As such, unless there is a provision in your lease requiring you to allow showing, you are under no legal obligation to do so. The fact that the landlord may, or may not, lose a day or so in 'showing time' is not your problem.

However, keep in mind that you may be at a disadvantage when it comes to getting your deposit back, so you might negotiate some agreement.... you will allow showing of property in return for a full return of your deposit. Allow the landlord in early to see the condition of the unit to assure them that there are no damages. Or, if you don't want to do that, be sure to take LOTS of pictures (video preferably) of every room, closet, appliance, carpet, etc. on your final day. Do it as the last thing you do before leaving.