Summary
A tenant planning to leave his apartment was surprised when his landlord asked him to stay silent during apartment showings. The tenant used Reddit to discuss the situation and shared concerns about tenant rights and obligations. Many Reddit users supported the tenant's decision to inform prospective renters about the apartment's issues.
Key Facts
- A tenant gave his landlord notice that he would move out in three months.
- The landlord asked the tenant not to speak during apartment showings.
- The tenant had been answering prospective renters' questions about apartment issues like noise and pest control.
- Landlords can show apartments before tenants move out, but must respect tenant privacy.
- Tenants have the right not to leave the apartment during showings, but should not interfere with the process.
- Online comments supported the tenant sharing information with prospective renters.
- Legal concerns, like "tortious interference," could arise from the tenant's actions.
- The tenant considered forming a tenant union to address power imbalances with landlords.
