Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

renters rights

I am a renter and the house that I am renting is on the market. The realtor is wanting to show the house to a potential buyer. My question is: does the realtor have to get permission from the renter to show the house? If so, does the renter have the right to set the show date? What notification does a realtor have to give a renter? Trying to find what rights a renter has in this type of situation for the state of PA.


Asked on 1/27/05, 12:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marc V. Taiani AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

Re: renters rights

Your written lease should define your Landlord's right on entry, in the event you do not have a written lease, it depends on several factors. I recommend retaining an attorney to contact and workout any problems relating to this matter.

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Marc V. Taiani, Esquire

AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

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Answered on 1/29/05, 5:56 pm
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: renters rights

Your lease will define the rights the landlord has for entry. A visit by a perspective buyer would be covered. Most lease require notice to you for the landlords entry except in cases of emergency. Talk to the landlord and make arrangements, if he is unwilling to be reasonable a strongly worded letter from an attorney may do the trick. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 1/27/05, 12:49 pm


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