What am I obligated to do if my land ord is in the process of selling the home I rent?

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What am I obligated to do if my land ord is in the process of selling the home I rent?

I have realtors coming through my home unannounced or I’m given last minute notification. They expect the house to remain “show condition” at all times which is next to impossible with 3 kids and a full-time job. I caught a realtor in my home when he knew no one was there. I have lived in this house for 14 months. My lease was up at the end of last month but my land ord asked me to sign another 6 month lease. Before we got it signed, he put the house on the market and now has not said anything about another lease. Do I have any rights while I’m still paying $1100 per month rent!? I no longer have any privacy.

Asked on April 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, South Dakota

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Yes, of course you have rights.  A landlord or an landlord's agent can not just enter the apartment with out proper notice.  They also can not exoect that you should have the apartment tip top 24/7.  Write a letter to the landlord and let him know that the realtor, as his agent, is acting improperly and advise that you wish to have the realtor give you at least 24 hours notice and clear all appoinemtnets through you.  You realize that you are now a month to month tenant.  Good luck. 


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