Quiet enjoyment
The tenant's right to use the rental without unreasonable interference from the landlord. Landlords generally have to give notice before entering and can't harass tenants.
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Where this comes up: getting ready
Part 1 of 4
Why a seller cares
A tenant's right to be left alone limits how a rental can be shown: notice before entry, reasonable hours, and no pressure to leave. Showing an occupied rental is a negotiation with the tenant as much as a listing.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
Your tenant agrees to showings on Saturdays with 48 hours' notice. An agent who shows up unannounced on a Tuesday has violated the tenant's rights, not just their patience.
| How showings are handled | Under the tenant's right |
|---|---|
| Notice as the state requires, reasonable hours | Allowed |
| Unannounced entry | A violation, and a tenant with a claim |
| A payment to the tenant for flexibility | Common, and it keeps the house showable |
The tenant's home is the tenant's, even while it is for sale.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That an owner can enter their own property when they like. Not while it is rented; the lease and the law say when.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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