Entering Occupied Unit to Show Prospective Tenant

[John C.]

My tenant has provided the required 60-day notice to vacate the rental unit. According to the lease agreement "Tenant shall not UNREASONABLY without consent to Landlord to enter the premise to exhibit the unit to prospective tenants."  I would like to begin showing the unit at the start of the 60 days, but the tenant feels that is excessive and would prefer 30-45 days.  I would think since 60 days was the required to inform the Landlord, that would be "reasonable." However, since there is no specific number associated with what is "unreasonable," what choices to I have if I live in Virginia?  

[Deanna McCormick]

I would let the current tenant know that the optimum time for showings is at the beginning, you are most likely to find another person who is looking with similar deadlines, relocating from their former apartment.  I'd recommend you set appointments between normal business type hours,, 9 am to like 6:30 pm for showings, Monday - Saturday.  

Let your current tenant know 24 hours before you have a showing so they are aware you will be entering, you can do this by text, email, or post a note on the door to apartment. You can ask the current tenant,how they would prefer to be notified. Let them know that they don't need to be home, You are just asking the apartment is suitable for viewing.

The faster you show it the faster you'll rent it the less they will be disturbed, make sure you tell them this.