 Lockbox on occupied unit (by Jake [MA]) Jun 11, 2015 4:28 PM
 Lockbox on occupied unit (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Jun 11, 2015 4:45 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by omg [TX]) Jun 11, 2015 4:58 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by OPM [OR]) Jun 11, 2015 5:09 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Suzanne [NV]) Jun 11, 2015 5:30 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by omg [TX]) Jun 11, 2015 5:53 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Still Learning [NH]) Jun 11, 2015 6:42 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Jun 11, 2015 10:14 PM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by rani3182 [TX]) Jun 12, 2015 5:09 AM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Still Learning [NH]) Jun 12, 2015 5:11 AM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by CTLL [CT]) Jun 12, 2015 5:40 AM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Dan [MA]) Jun 12, 2015 7:22 AM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by cjl [NY]) Jun 13, 2015 5:45 AM
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Jake [MA]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 4:28 PM
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State Specific Question About: MASSACHUSETTS (MA)
Can my landlord's Realtor put a lock box on our unit even though we still are technically under a lease and living there? --72.74.xx.xxx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 4:45 PM
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Technically, probably yes. Is it a good idea? Probably not.
Can you do anything about it? Probably not. Start packing. Sorry. --24.121.xxx.xxx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by omg [TX]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 4:58 PM
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ensure LL gives you required notice to enter. I would not put up with a lockbox and not know who is coming in. seems like your LL is trying to run slipshod over you. contact local tenant assn. LL like him/her give the rest of us a bad reputation. --166.137.xxx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by OPM [OR]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 5:09 PM
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Hi Jake...as you are the tenant.. to learn some, check the MA landlord / tenants statutes in MA
Most states allow a owner access to show for sale or rent, repairs and the like.. it is usually for a specific reason
As to the lockbox it may or may not be addressed in a LL/tenant statute.. if not it's not necessarily illegal
It may be simply a accepted practice..
I'd suggest talk to the LL.. you want to know who is comming and when..
Me when I sell homes i've lived in.. I simply go across the st and sit in my car... they know I am there.. with a zoom lens --162.247.xx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Suzanne [NV]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 5:30 PM
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Did you sign a lease with this landlord? I would refer to the paragraph regarding the landlords right to enter, to show the property with proper notice to a prospective buyer, I believe he has the right. Lockbox may not necessarily mean entry without notice, in most states you are entitled to 24 hours. That said, can you supply more information? --98.160.xxx.xxx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by omg [TX]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 5:53 PM
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LL may have right to enter, with notice. a lockbox allows anyone with the code to enter at any time. I suggest you contact local tenant assn. this is a dangerous situation and quite frankly just astounding a LL would do this. --166.137.xxx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 6:42 PM
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A lockbox with the combination being given to the realtor is not really different than keys being given to the realtor. When I have looked at multi-family units for sale in NH, the realtor had keys and showed us the units, but always had given the correct 24 hour notice to the tenants. Check your lease and MA state laws and then check with your landlord or the realtor to find out how they are planning to handle showings. --75.67.xx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Jun 11, 2015 10:14 PM
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Jake,
Welcome and good question.
As an occupant *I* would not accept this. BUT...you'll have to be extra cooperative with schedules and showings to make up for no lockbox.
In my area, it is quite acceptable to require 24 hours notice from the agent before a showing. The LL can open the door for the agent.
Key vs lockbox: I'll say it's different in that one trusted agent having a key is more secure than 200 agents having the code. This might come as a surprise, but not all agents are honest.
Tip: remove ALL valuables so you worry less. I've shown homes with appointments where the occupants left iPads, iPods, laptops, jewelry, cash...easy to pocket stuff out in the open. They probably think I have eyes in the back of my head and can watch every person in every room.
Pack it away, get a $40 safe, use your head.
Another tip: ask your LL for a discount or reward for your cooperation. I like $50-100 if the occupant helps me get the home re-rented before they leave. For $50 I get TONS of cooperation!
-BRAD --68.50.xx.xxx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by rani3182 [TX]) Posted on: Jun 12, 2015 5:09 AM
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I am going through a showing with my tenant in it. for my tenants cooperation I gave them a hefty $150 discount. I have a lock box on the garage side door, but the code is not listed on mls. they have to talk to me to get the code and can only get it at appointment time and if my tenant is ok for the time of the showing. I do not want someone to surprise my tenant nor do i want an overzealous realtor to skip a step and think they can just show even though i state its occupied.
You just never show and it texas - shooting on site and shooting as a defense is far too common! I dont want to deal with a mess! --50.202.xxx.xxx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Jun 12, 2015 5:11 AM
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In NH the listing agent is always at the showing. I assumed (never good to do) that the listing agent would be the only one with the code. Yes, if 200 agents as Brad suggested would be given the code, that is very different than a key. --75.67.xx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by CTLL [CT]) Posted on: Jun 12, 2015 5:40 AM
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OMG. How can you protect your valuables with what appears to be a very liberal open door policy.
Tell your landlord that you will need sufficient notice for anyone to enter YOUR premises - 24 hr. notice and must be between the hours when you are HOME.
No one is to enter your premises when you are not home. If anything is missing, your landlord will be liable.
Better start taking pictures of all your valuables.
I'm a landlord and I don't even want to enter my tenant's premises, and never will when they are not home. Too easy to be accused when something is misplaced by the tenant.
--72.200.xxx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by Dan [MA]) Posted on: Jun 12, 2015 7:22 AM
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They can use a lockbox, but they must still give you reasonable notice that somebody is coming to see the place. --64.197.xx.xx |
Lockbox on occupied unit (by cjl [NY]) Posted on: Jun 13, 2015 5:45 AM
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Is the apartment for rent or the building for sale?
Not liking the response on some here that are (typically) against Real Estate agents (ie "200 agents having the code. This might come as a surprise, but not all agents are honest." ... Really guys? I know what you are stating but there is a code of ethics that REALTORS follow - not all real estate agents are REALTORS however - so let's be a bit more honest).
Anyway, I think there is a difference too. Yes, you are renting the property and are "legally holding it" BUT you are also NOT the owner.
What kind of a lockbox is it? Not all lockboxes are the same (some are electronic where the agent has to have a device to unlock and others are keypads to unlock).
Have you spoken to your landlord about this? Do you want to be there for all showings? If so - as mentioned above - be prepared that you will need to be cooperative about that - you can't just say "no, I'm not available at that time" and never have the place shown.
Single family or multi family? If Single then I would probably think you may want to find out more about it and are you in a lease or month to month? Multi-family? Well - typically that is for investors so again are you in a month to month or lease? Month to month you can MAYBE expect that you will be asked to move. Lease - all parties have to abide by the lease (new owner AND tenant).
I wouldn't count on your landlord "paying" you to be cooperative - honestly, I expect that and it's in my lease - but I guess it depends on the tenant and the location.
Good luck - and make sure you talk (actually SPEAK not text or email) your landlord and ask these questions. Many times it's not as bad as you think (unless, of course - you aren't that great of a tenant - but that's a whole different story and post). --74.67.xxx.xxx |
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