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:
According to Arizona statutes, § 33-1343, a "tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen or contractors." Therefore, it can be said that so long as the landlord gives a tenant reasonable notice of an open house, that the tenant cannot not withhold consent to the landlord and his agent for the purpose of exhibiting the unit for potential purchasers.
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