Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in North Carolina

I live in North Carolina. I am leasing a home. Lease is up at end of July. I gave notice in early May that i will not be renewing. Landlord informed me she is selling the home and wants to put it on market now. Lease agreement has the following in it:

1. LANDLORD�S RIGHT TO INSPECT: LANDLORD or it's agents may at all reasonable times enter said leased premises to make repairs, examine and inspect them and may remove any signs, fixtures or alterations not in conformity with this agreement or with the Rules and Regulations attached hereto. Landlord may enter the dwelling without consent of Tenant in case of emergency. TENANT further agrees to cooperate in all respects with LANDLORD, the owner, or their agents if at any time the owner desires to show the property to a prospective purchaser, or if the owner or his agents need access to the property for any reason in connection with the owner's desire to sell the property. The refusal by TENANT to do so shall constitute a violation and breach of this LEASE, and LANDLORD shall be entitled to enter the unit for these purposes. It is expressly understood that LANDLORD shall make every effort to show said property at the convenience of the TENANT. LANDLORD may show property 30 days before end of lease.

Regarding the last sentence, how binding is that? Can she show the property more than 30 days before end of lease? Or am I obligated to cooperate with her and have it shown immediately?


Asked on 5/23/13, 8:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rachel Hunter

Yes - if its in the lease, its binding. I don't have the whole lease but it looks reasonable - the landlord is not interfering with the tenant's right to enjoyment and possession of the property.

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Answered on 6/05/13, 1:54 pm


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