[WSBARP] Looking to connect with DC licensed attorney

[Shaun Watchie Perry]

Any real estate attorney licensed to practice law in DC on the list? My 
daughter is renting a residential condo in DC. Landlord is selling unit 
and her lease allows Landlord to show unit when its listed for sale, but 
it is getting ridiculous how much Landlord is showing- albeit with 
negotiated notice. I think  they have overpriced the unit... there have 
been at least 40 showings-mostly when tenant is out, but  sometimes in 
the evening and over the weekends, in the last 30 days or so. Lights 
left on. Drawers left open. Heat was turned on. Windows left open.

How reasonable is it if she wants a weekend off? How reasonable to limit 
showings to a certain number per week? The amount of showings are really 
disturbing her use and enjoyment of the apartment.  There are strong 
tenant laws in DC, but she has a cordial relationship with LL. She has 
not always insisted on the full 24 hours notice, but is now leaning 
towards this given how frequent and intrusive the showings have been.  
She wants to be cooperative, but there is a limit. My thoughts are to 
negotiate a reduction in rent if this is how it's going to be until her 
lease is up in December. Just not sure of my legal basis. Would love to 
pick one of my esteemed colleague's brain.

Thanks so much!

-Shaun
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