Pictures of (rental) living quarters, privacy/security concerns

I would think so. I think this is the reason why so many adds have no or very limited pictures.

I am guessing he needs to give you lots of fair warning, but the fact remains that it is his property and he still retains his ownership rights eventhough you are renting it. You of course have a right to be there while it happens and require that it occur during the daytime hours. That should take care of some of your concerns - have a friend be there with you if safety is a concern. Also, when he goes to rent it or sell it, he has the right to bring people in to show it with notice - how else would he be able to sell it. I'm sure it is a pain for you to let himdo it, but just because you signed a lease, does not mean that you have sole control over the property for the entire term of the lease. Check the lease too - it may help out.

Get over yourself, why would you be concerned for your security? You're not a celebrity that is being stalked, why don't you go jump off a bridge?

Thank you, no. 2 and 3. This is a new kind of situation that is not ruled upon. let us say somebody rich is renting and has let us say Picasso's hanging on the wall. let us say somebody is been stalked and her ap. no. and address will be all over the internet. Let us say... Given all the problems with crime over the internet, this here is some food for though.

Number 4, peace on you.

Your best option would be to ask direct questions to the owner. You are allowed to know the name of the broker handling the sale. I'm a broker and I know first hand that there are tenants who refuse to have pictures taken of their apartments for security concerns. As for showing purposes, you have the right to set a date/time for the broker to show the apartment. I do know a few who refuses any open houses or private 1-on-1 showings until the tenant moves out. You just have to look at your contract. You must have 24 hours notice and to say yes/no to your owner's broker prior to showing. the broker cannot enter without you knowing. if the broker violates your rights, you can always call the cops and also report them to the department of state.

thanks no. 6.
Can I be sued for preventing owner from selling ap. if I refuse pictures to be taken?

>> does not mean that you have sole control over the property for the entire term of the lease<<
You definitly have the right of quite enjoyment meaning he can not do anythng without warning. If you are concerned about your valuables you could cover your stuff with blankets or so for picture taking or just move smaller stuff before they do the shot or simply limit what they can show. I.e. if you have your bedroom equiped like a dominatrix fetish studio do not let them take a picture of it but of the rest.

I feel with you by the way. I had a place sold under my ass after paying broker fee and only beeing a year in it and the broker would not stick to appointments and just show up - even in my absence. My terrace door was left open and some idiot stepped onto a mini golf lane that I had lying on the floor damaging it. One morning I was in bed and suddenly the broker lady and a young couple walked in. "Hello Hello would you mind leaving and come back when I am dressed ..."

In the end I changed locks and send a nasty letter to my landlord informing him about the situation asking him to change brokers or I would not give him the key. I know I was on thin ice with that but in the end it didn't go to court and I just moved out and he re-rented the place to somebody else.

You should consult your lease, but the bottom line is that you are giving the landlord money in exchange for his giving up use of the apartment. I don't see why he would have it up for sale while a tenant has bought use of the place; nor why you would allow it. If you rented a car, would you allow Hertz to have the prospective repurchaser take it for a spin during your rental time?

first time caller, long time listener.

get over yourself, please..
security concerns? like what?
take the pics of the kids off your desk or whatever.

if anything you are more likely to be made fun of with your bad taste/ bad housecleaning coming into the light than having a internet predator hunt you down due to a 100k jpeg image of a Crate and Barrel sofa with fake asian calligraphy on the wall, c'mon --jeez, you make me sick, you self entitled, the world is about you, people, no wonder people hate you so much

I think you certainly must make the unit available for showings to prospective buyers but not for an open house. You could probably set reasonable hours for the showings & possibly require 24 hours notice. The photos? I don't know about that but if it makes you uncomfortable then it is a valid concern, though I don't know your legal footing there. I would start by calling downtown, they certainly have some housing office, or call your local representative, State Senator or something & find what your rights are. Then when you know where you stand, call the landlord & see what compromises you can each make. Good luck & please let us know what you find. It will be good info for all of us. :-)

I would gess you have the right to protect your privacy, but how?

#5 Let us say you're an idiot for saying "Let us say" multiple times. You're a low life.

#9 you're a complete moron, renting property is a completely different situation then renting car. You're a total idiot for even making that statement.

this is why renting from an individual owner is always a bad situation.

#18, let us say English is my 4th language, Can you say "let us say" or "idiot" in a foreign language? Au revoir.

I would venture a guess that unless the owner has specifically included language in the lease providing him a right to show the apartment during your occupancy, you would be within your rights to respectfully decline having the apartment be "shown".

Is because of comments such as #10, #11, #13, #14 that people should be MORE careful with the internet

I think that you DO want to work with the landlord. You may want/need his reference when you're looking for your new place. I'm disappointed a lawyer or realtor hasn't weighed-in yet.

What u need a like a movie set decorator - remove photo,s picassos, and leave sex toys B&D devices around, leave fake pics like the ones that come in new frames. what the hell!