Can my land Lord give a key to a real estate agent while selling the house and I hang moved out yet?

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Can my land Lord give a key to a real estate agent while selling the house and I hang moved out yet?

My landlord is selling the house from
under me. They are allowing people in
the house when I’m not home and want
access to my rooms.

Asked on March 7, 2018 under Real Estate Law, New York

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Yes, they may do this. You may live there, but it is not your house: it is the landlord's house. The landlord has the right to show it to prospective buyers and is not limited in doing so to when you are around. Therefore, the landlord may give their agent a key to *their* house to show it, and may access your rooms. 


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