Landlord Wants to Pay Us

[riverwed070707]

It's inconvenient because it IS an extra duty that we didn't agree to in our lease. Greeting someone and showing them around a 2800 sq ft home in a polite manner and answering questions is far different than sitting in a chair on your porch while they view the property with your landlord. It may be 'no big deal' to you, but it's a big deal to me, and I'm thankful my landlord sees that. Our lease doesn't say we or our pets have to leave, but only allow access for potential renters with the landlord. I agree the cleaning/tidy is no different, but again not spelled out in our lease as required. We will have home clean.

My landlord as I stated in my post is NOT local. If he or his wife were to return for a showing they would have gas, potential loss wages (his wife) and a hotel costs. As it is the husband is unable to leave work (military training currently) to show the homes. So knowing what it would cost them to make the trip, it is worth it to them to offer a generous incentive.

Yes opening doors and being polite can be very taxing... I see your point now. I fully agree its not part of your lease and something is deserved for helping them out. Its a win-win situation.