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joyce whalen
Jul 25, 2014, 11:32 AM
I have been given notice to move. But I have until the 10th to move house is a mess do they have the right to show my home before I have moved?

ma0641
Jul 26, 2014, 06:31 PM
Yes, it is not "my home", it is their home.

mogrann
Jul 26, 2014, 07:31 PM
I am not sure where you live but in Canada they need to give you 24 hour notice before they can show it.

Alty
Jul 26, 2014, 07:37 PM
I agree with Mogrann. Most places can't just bring someone into a place you're renting without giving you ample notice. You also have the right to refuse entry as far as I know.

Where do you live? Not your address, but your general location, country, state, province?

joypulv
Jul 27, 2014, 03:08 AM
Specific laws on this vary by location. Some states in the US have none, or just say that 'reasonable' conditions must be followed by both parties. But I agree that in general, 24 hours must be given. Reasonable showings might be 5 times a week during daylight hours. Open houses would not be reasonable.

If you have to move by the 10th, anyone would have to assume that the house is a mess, but also that you are starting to pack and getting rid of things. I would stack a few boxes in each room, and start now taking stuff to Goodwill or the trash.

ScottGem
Jul 27, 2014, 05:14 AM
Check your lease. It probably states that have the right to enter with reasonable notice. So the answer is most likely yes, they can show it with reasonable notice.