Roswell, GA asked in Landlord - Tenant for Georgia

Q: I am being forced to let strangers in my house for viewing because the owner wants to sell the house. I don’t see tha

I don’t see that clause in my lease agreement

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Peter J. Weinman
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A: I am not licensed in your state, but from my NY perspective, if the lease is silent on the issue, presumably, with reasonable notice and at reasonable times, you would be required to let the landlord or her realtor show your unit. On a personal level, I would like to suggest that any of the prospective buyers could become your new landlord and it is probably in your best interest to have them see you as being cooperative and friendly (not letting them know you feel like you're being "forced" to do it (even if you are).

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