Showing Potential Buyer through a Place I Am Renting

Jazza80Four on 26/05/2021 - 17:56
Last edited 26/05/2021 - 18:32 by 1 other user

I am currently renting an apartment and the owners were looking to sell but decided to take it back off the market.

When it was on the market, the rental side of the real estate told me they had to give me 14 days notice before any open house inspection, which I agreed to. One week later they decided to take it off the market. They had a valuer come out the other day while I was at work, which I agreed to also, but now the sales side of the real estate wants to show a potential investor through the apartment this coming Saturday even though it is not officially on the market.

Do I have to keep agreeing to let these people come through the apartment I am renting and could there be any consequences of me refusing?

Thank you.

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  tsunamisurfer on 26/05/2021 - 18:04

  +4

  Since they did previously go by the book and you agreed, you may as well let them have a look.

  You can take the 'by the book' path and insist on another 14 days but what does that really achieve other than impacting the relationship between tenant and landlord?

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  holdenmg on 26/05/2021 - 18:07

  +3

  Are you wanting to stay living there?
  If so, maybe you can be there when the Investor is inspecting or just meet them.

  You can play the role of "already in place tenant".

  You will need to refer to your lease or RTA as to the notice they must provide and frequency.

  That said, you should have some quiet enjoyment.

  I sense that you think this is going to be a regular thing until sold.

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    Jazza80Four on 26/05/2021 - 18:20

    My only concern is it being an ongoing regular thing where they just call me and ask to come through on any given day. Them being an investor is definitely a good thing as I wish to keep renting.

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      SnoozeAndLose on 26/05/2021 - 18:38

      +3

      Just ask if they become norm, said this time is ok but you reserve the right for 14daus notice in the future when it become annoying for you

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  Quantumcat on 26/05/2021 - 18:12

  +4

  If you want to stay living there then it is in your interest to facilitate an investor coming to look (as opposed to someone who might want to live there). Especially if you keep the place clean and tidy and are well presented yourself. If you plan to leave at the end of your lease, and it isn't convenient to show your apartment then, you could tell them you want the 14 days notice.

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    Pascal on 29/05/2021 - 21:51

    Yea, be a propper puppy…we went through something similar, but weekend over weekend open houses. Sold after 3 months or so, left in good terms with the rental agency but gave the seller agent the hardest time in the end. Got the keys for our on own property yesterday…free at last!

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  JiGaXD on 26/05/2021 - 21:32

  I'm going to take an opposing view and say that OP has the right to evoke the 14 days notice. I suppose it really depends on whether it effects your weekend plans or if it's convenient enough for you.

  Having been through the situation, I'd insist that you state a window where you're available on a certain day (eg Saturdays between x-y am) and encourage them to group visits together. It does seem very annoying to have adhoc visits frequently, especially when you have other commitments.

  I wouldn't be more lenient just because the person having a look is an investor. There's no guarantee that the person will buy and the end buyer might be an owner-occupier.

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  Jazza80Four on 27/05/2021 - 09:03

  +1

  Thanks for the replies. I'll let them come through on Saturday but as a one off. Cheers