Tenant Rights Under Scrutiny: Calls for Presence During Rental Inspections

A recent online video by content creator "TheFloralTeaLady" has sparked a discussion about tenant rights and privacy during rental property inspections. In the video, the tenant expresses her profound dissatisfaction with the current inspection process, particularly the policy that does not require her presence. "I hate rental inspections," she stated, highlighting the discomfort of having "a complete stranger just walking through our home."The tenant recounted previous incidents where real estate agents left her property's doors unlocked after inspections, once the back door and another time the front door. "Anyone could have seen the door, come through, and steal stuff," she explained, emphasizing the security risk. These incidents, she noted, were reported to her previous agent, who then accommodated her request to be present. However, with a new agent, she fears a return to non-accommodating policies.The situation is further complicated by the presence of her cats and a home studio, increasing her anxiety about unsupervised access. She argues for "a little bit more dignity around being given the option of being present," asserting that while the property may not be hers, it is undeniably her home, containing her personal belongings and pets. The video has resonated with many, drawing comments from other tenants sharing similar experiences and frustrations regarding privacy and security during inspections.

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