How would you react to this?

**TonyB** · 15th November 2007, 21:05

So we've sold our house

But thats not what this is about.

Purchaser asks if they can bring Mum and Dad from out of town to have a look at the new house they love so much. Cool, so we tidy up yet again, make ourselves scarce, and they go through. No worries.

Purchasers Real Estate Agent leaves a message telling us that new owner intends to rent the house out for a bit. Could we please contact them directly to discuss. We haven't managed to contact them yet.

Today, the Purchasers rang and left a message say that our house, which we still own, are living in, and will not be handing over the keys for until December 7, is now advertised on TradeMe as a rental. There are some extra photo's in there that they could only have taken when they bought their parents through.

We are now going to have to keep the place tidy while trying to pack to leave, so that prospective renters can look through the house.

How would you feel?

**Warr** · 15th November 2007, 21:09

Come 7th Dec who cares.. They are getting some free advertising from you cause you still have your stuff in it. But what the heck, I'd let it go. But they can take a hike if they want to show prospective renters through

**James Deuce** · 15th November 2007, 21:09

Well settlement isn't until the 7th, so they can't actually make it available to anyone until the 8th.

Pretty typical property speculation tactics, try not to take it personally.

Just remember, all people are scum, all people are scum, all people are scum - until proven otherwise.

**200BUSA** · 15th November 2007, 21:10

I would be a bit pissed off, but what the hell-its sold now so as long as they dont try and show tenants around the place.Other wise would tell purchaser to p-off till December.

**crashe** · 15th November 2007, 21:12

Talk to your lawyer about this issue.

YOU still own the house....... so therefore it ain't up for rent until the money and keys are handed over.

The way I see it is that they can advertise it for rental once they have handed over the money to you and only then.

If anyone comes a knocking on your door to check it out. Politely tell them to p*ss off.
Do NOT let any potential renters inside your home.....

Oh and you dont have to keep it tidy....... because of this either.

You got a link to the TradeMe advert?

**Maha** · 15th November 2007, 21:13

Originally Posted by Warr

Come 7th Dec who cares.. They are getting some free advertising from you cause you still have your stuff in it. But what the heck, I'd let it go. But they can take a hike if they want to show prospective renters through

100% agree, it aint theirs till the 7th so no more views cos' they will have so many relations to show thru you know that aye?...

**nighthawk** · 15th November 2007, 21:19

Originally Posted by maha man

100% agree, it aint theirs till the 7th so no more views cos' they will have so many relations to show thru you know that aye?...

Until the money is in your bank you still own it therefore its your call and no one else's

**Cibby** · 15th November 2007, 21:23

There is also the issue that they have exposed yoru house and your positions to potential theives and violated your personal space and property,

I'd be pretty pissed actually, the very fact taht they didnt ask, they are way overstepping any usual social and ownership boundarys and you need to stick up for yourself.

I wouldnt go as far as calling a lawyer but I would ask them to remove the photographs off trade me, simply say that you consider it a theft hazzard.

DO NOT LET ANY POTENTIAL TENANTS COME INTO YOUR HOME> YOU DO NOT OWE THESE PEOPLE ANYTHING UNTIL THE 7TH OF DECEMBER!!!!

**Bullitt** · 15th November 2007, 21:26

I wouldnt be doing anything you wouldnt do if it wasnt listed. ie dont keep it tidier than you would and dont show anyone through. Im guessing you have an unconditional contract and theres no clause in there that they can show people through.

Id be very skeptical about allowing the listing on there too

**McJim** · 15th November 2007, 21:32

I don't want to talk about house buyers. That's ANOTHER story for another day.

you've given and inch and they've taken a mile. No need to keep your house tidier than usual though coz they have no right to show anyone else through the property until handover.

Alternatively you could charge them $50 for every group that comes to view.......

**Krusti** · 15th November 2007, 21:33

Repeat after me.....FUCK OFF!

**Mom** · 15th November 2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by TonyB

We are now going to have to keep the place tidy while trying to pack to leave, so that prospective renters can look through the house.

No, you most certainly do not have to keep the house tidy! I am assuming that this deal is now unconditional? You own the house, if there is no clause in the sale and purchase agreement to say you agree to the house being available for prospective tenants to view, tell them, the purchaser and the agent if they push to get stuffed! This is a complete invasion of your privacy! I used to be in the property management game, all my tenants had to agree for me to take pictures as part of my regular inspection regime or they were not my tenant. Taking pics of someones possessions and putting them up on tard me is not on!

If this agreement is unconditional, ring the real estate salesperson that put the deal together, or their boss, and clearly state that your house is not available for viewing by future prospective tenants of the the people wanting to buy the place.

This is still your HOME! Perhaps had they asked permission to advertise it and bring people through before actually doing it the case could be considered differently, tell them to bugger off!