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Landlord issues!!!! Please help!!!

 
 
Reply Thu 21 Jun, 2012 02:14 pm
My wife and I recently moved down to Amanzimtoti. We got a place to rent and signed a three month lease with agent X. In the time we were staying here, I had an argument with an agent Y that has the property on the market about her wanting a key for the apartment to show people who might be interested in buying. I was uncomfortable with this but I agreed to give her a key with the understanding that she lets me know at least the day before when people will come to view. I caught her in the apartment with people to view one day without my concent. I was very upset and demanded the key...she just ignored me. Now that my lease has expired, I wanted to renew it and found out that the owner does not want to renew. I managed to get hold of the owners number from another agent. I called him and asked if there was any specific reason for him not wanting to renew the lease and he replied that they were thinking of using the apratment again seeing as it is at a holiday destination. However, browsing the internet in search of a place to stay, I come across the place we are currently renting on the market to rent......by agent Y that I had the argument with.... So, obviously the owner does not want to use the apartment, agent Y probably told him that I am very difficult with viewing etc etc and now he believes her.... So, I am desperate to know if there is anything I can do??? I have been paying my rent on time every month and I am really taking care of the place... It is HUGE trouble for me to move now just to make room for a new tenant whilst I would like to extent the renting contract I hope you understand my predicament and could give me some advice....
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Reply Thu 21 Jun, 2012 02:34 pm
It's always risky renting an apartment that is on the market for sale. The apartment can be sold at any point and then the new owner may want to take possession. Your lease is expired and the current owner may feel that you are hindering the sale. I understand your concerns about having someone in your apartment without your knowledge, but that's part of renting an apartment that's for sale. It may be a major hassle to relocate now, but you're better off putting this behind you.
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Reply Thu 21 Jun, 2012 05:46 pm
@danievsg,
I am sure there are different rules for different States & Countries. I am a Property Manager, and Sales Agent for my business. Here, when you sign a lease for a specific period of time, you are locked into that lease until such time. However, once your lease runs out, you are expected to re-new or vacate depending on what the landlord agrees to. It appears that your (Agent) wanted the sale. But, was unable to be successful and so, the Landlord will lease again. And, it appears that the owner may have been told that you are difficult even though that is not the case and is taking the side of the Agent.

Why not ring the landlord again and explain what actually occured in a calm way and advise that you in-fact would like to remain at the premise for what ever period he/she agrees with.

Also, ensure the Property Manager is on your side because if you have to leave, you need a good reference. Ask for a print out from the Real Estate Company of rent payments made from their records as well.

Agents here have to give you (24hrs) notice for a viewing that is Private, or 1 weeks notice in writing for an open inspection. We have REISA (Real Estate Institute) here in SA, that can answer any questions you have pertaining to renting a premise and they have a website. See if there is a simular organisation over there for future reference.

I don't believe that you have to hand over a key, either. The Property Manager should have had a spare in any event. I believe that you may have the right, as is the case here, to refuse however, allow entry when you are at home, therefore the Agent having to make the time to suit you as you prefer to be at the premise.

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