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You likely have no legal authority to force them to leave their own home for the purpose of the buyer's inspection. Confirm how this matter is addressed/worded in your lease, but I doubt there is anything that says they must leave during an inspection or that it would be enforceable even if there was.

For example, under the "Entry" heading on my lease agreement, it states the following: "Tenant shall make Premises available to Landlord for the purpose of entering to make necessary or agreed repairs...., or to show Premises to prospective or actual purchasers, tenants, mortgagees, lenders, appraisers, or contractors." Nothing is mentioned about the tenant not being able to be there at the time though.

Yes, our lease is worded the same. 24 hours notice for entry, but no specific requirement for the tenant to leave.

Thanks for your input, everyone. I'll see if a gift card to Chili's will work.

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Motives notwithstanding, do I have a legal right to force them to leave the premises or do they have a right to remain on the premises during inspection?

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I'm currently selling a rental property in Portland, OR. I have tenants who are in good standing, and have 6 months left on their lease. I have an offer in hand, and the buyer has been shown the house and is moving forward with the sale pending an official home inspection.

My question is: can I require the current tenants to leave the home during the buyer's inspection, or do they have the right to remain on the premises? I know inspections can be disruptive, and I do not want the tenants to become agitated.

Thank you!

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