Am I required to allow an open house in my rented home?

Full question:

We are leasing a house in Scottsdale. The owner wants to sell the house and we are letting real estate agents come and visit the house every once in a while. Now they want to do an open house. Am I legally obligated to allow them to do the open house? I would appreciate it very much for your prompt response

  • Category: Landlord Tenant
  • Subcategory: Entry of Premises
  • Date:
  • State: Arizona

Answer:

Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1343), tenants cannot unreasonably refuse a landlord's request to enter the property for specific purposes, including showing the unit to prospective buyers. As long as the landlord provides reasonable notice for the open house, you are generally required to allow it.

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FAQs

Yes, a landlord can have an open house while you still live there, provided they give you reasonable notice. Under Arizona law, tenants cannot unreasonably refuse access for the landlord to show the property to potential buyers, including during an open house.