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Maria G.
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Limit to the number of open houses a landlord/owner can throw?

Maria G.
  • Rental Property Investor
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I came across this article and wondered if that is so (only two open houses per month):

https://www.aoausa.com/magazine/?p=1688

That refers to an open house for sale, but just wondering.

Thanks!

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James Wise#4 All Forums Contributor
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Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:

It depends on the state law and what your lease agreement says. My state says I'm required to give "reasonable notice" before entering the property. My lease agreement says I will give "at least 24 hours notice" before entering. My lease also says I am authorized to show it to potential buyers or renters with proper notice.

Some tenants fight this and I typically let it go because I know they'll sabotage any showings anyway.

 Holding open houses on occupied rental properties is a non starter. It's counterproductive. Any pro gained from possibly reducing vacancy is eliminated by all the other negatives that come into play such as 

  • Inconvenience & or hassle to everyone involved.
  • Showings that do not result in a new tenant do to the house not being presented in the best light.
  • Miscommunications about the exact condition that the home will be in when the new tenant moves in.
  • Delays in the previous tenant moving out which causes delays for the new tenant moving in.

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