Oscoda, MI asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan

Q: Can a landlord come in & take pictures of the house while your occupying it because they plan on selling it?

I am a renter of a house for 2.5 years now. The landlord is going to be listing it to sell, but can they come inside to take pictures for the listing while I live here with all my personal belongings in it? I do not have any kind of written lease agreement or contract. Just a month to month rental.

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David Soble
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David Soble
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  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: Yes, if the lease provisions allow for the landlord to show the home to prospective purchasers, then they can come in an photograph the interior of the property.

Kenneth V Zichi agrees with this answer

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
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  • Fowlerville, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: The key point is ‘what does the lease say’?

Even absent a provision so long as the landlord gives appropriate notice and enters at a reasonable time he is probably well within his rights — it IS his house after all. ….

If you have questions please call the attorney you got advice from when signing the rental contract for advice.

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