Do so politely. Do not call their rental a piece of trash, junk heap or overpriced. Let them know you apologize, but it just is not going to work for your needs at this time and you hope they find the perfect tenant. In other words, extend the courtesy to them that you hope they would to you if they denied you.
6 Tips For How To Say No To Tenants It Takes Practice. It may take some practice with saying no before you feel comfortable doing it in real life. You Don't Have To Be Mean. Body Language Is Important. Don't Apologize Too Much. Be Respectful. Explain Your Reason Clearly.
6 Tips For How To Say No To Tenants It Takes Practice. It may take some practice with saying no before you feel comfortable doing it in real life. You Don't Have To Be Mean. Body Language Is Important. Don't Apologize Too Much. Be Respectful. Explain Your Reason Clearly.
Remember to express your appreciation. If you decide against a property, you can politely let the agent know while still leaving a positive impression by thanking them for their time and effort. It's common for properties to be declined in the real estate industry, but no one wants to feel like their energy was wasted.
Tenant Rights When Renting Without a Lease Agreement Right to Habitable Living Conditions. Right to Privacy. Right to Reasonable Notice Before Landlord Entry. Right to Security Deposit Refund. Right to Notice Before Eviction. Right to Defend Against Unlawful Eviction. The Importance of a Safe Living Environment.
Ing to precedent set by the Zwerin v. Geiss ruling in 1963, for inspections and showings, your landlord must give you at least 24 hours' notice before arriving, and for repairs they must give at least 1 week's notice.
It is considered harassment if your landlord: Fails to give you the buyout offer in writing; Gives you the buyout offer in writing, but the offer doesn't include all of the required information; Contacts you about a buyout within 180 days of you notifying them that you do not want to be contacted.
NY state law requires a landlord to give reasonable notice before entering. The state attorney general has previously held in Zwerin v. Geiss that reasonable notice is at minimum 24 hours and up to 1 week depending on the reason.
New York Multiple Dwelling Law states you may your own lock but must provide the landlord with a copy of the key if you do so. If you don't, the landlord could evict you from your apartment for failing to comply with the law.
In New York City, a landlord has 24 hours to fix “immediately hazardous” conditions, like heat or ovens or sinks that don't work at all. They have 30 days to fix “hazardous conditions” like leaking ceilings or roaches. “Non-hazardous conditions” like peeling paint must be fixed within 90 days.