12-12-2010, 10:22 PM
I don't think it is a threat to explain that a landlord has the right to have an inspection done, and that she could cost you a sale.
I would think that refusing to allow you a properly noticed inspection could be grounds for you to terminate the rental contract. Does she not realize that there are certain things that tenants don't get to dictate?
I would be leery of having a tenant who doesn't have a basic grasp of these things.
You have the right to make appointments to have prospective buyers come through the property as well. They may want to take pictures as well.
I have been in her position numerous times, and I understand the unhappiness one can feel at the loss of privacy. In fact, I bought my first home because I was sick of renting houses that were put on the market shortly after I moved in, and having to show them.
This tenant is really lucky that you have a buyer who is happy with the lease, and that she doesn't need to show the house to a stream of buyers. If you lose this, that could happen. I think the tenant is shooting herself in the foot by not cooperating.
I would think that refusing to allow you a properly noticed inspection could be grounds for you to terminate the rental contract. Does she not realize that there are certain things that tenants don't get to dictate?
I would be leery of having a tenant who doesn't have a basic grasp of these things.
You have the right to make appointments to have prospective buyers come through the property as well. They may want to take pictures as well.
I have been in her position numerous times, and I understand the unhappiness one can feel at the loss of privacy. In fact, I bought my first home because I was sick of renting houses that were put on the market shortly after I moved in, and having to show them.
This tenant is really lucky that you have a buyer who is happy with the lease, and that she doesn't need to show the house to a stream of buyers. If you lose this, that could happen. I think the tenant is shooting herself in the foot by not cooperating.