Q: Can my landlord force me to have showings and open houses during the pandemic?
I rent a single home in Florida and the owner's realtor is having showings and I feel it's a safety risk to my health having 60 people coming to the house. I have a compromised health issue and I fear getting sick and in 1 day the realtor allowed 60 people to walk around the house. Is there anything that will protect me from allowing these showings and open houses?
A: While I can see why you are concerned, as far as I have heard or read about, none of the provisions in the federal government's PPP or stimulus legislation provides tenants any protection from this unique situation. However, since it appears that your landlord is trying hard to sell the house you currently rent, you should start moving right away. If there is still time on the lease, the landlord will probably not be able to force you to stay there under these conditions.
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