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Entry & privacy

Can my landlord show the apartment while I still live there?

Yes

Yes, showings to prospective tenants or buyers are a legitimate entry purpose - but each showing still requires proper notice and a reasonable time.

Near the end of a tenancy, showings are normal and legal with notice. What's not legal is treating a listing as blanket permission: each entry needs its own notice unless you agree to a schedule.

If showings become constant, negotiate set windows in writing (say, Tuesday/Thursday 5-7pm). Courts read 'reasonable' to mean a balance - not an open house every evening while you're paying full rent.

The details vary by state. Your state's entry rules

General educational information, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city and change over time - for a specific situation, contact a local tenant-rights organization.

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