can the landlord show the place when we are not in?

princeofpounds

The landlord has certain rights of entry under the Rent Act, Housing Act, and Landlord and Tenant Act.

Which is why I talk about emergency repairs in the next line, which is the main grounds on which they can gain access without permission.

mess0804

I said I don't think it's ok to change the lock as from what I know he has to have a key to enter in case of an emergency, so I don't know if it's legal to change the lock and not tell him

I asked on the forum where do I stand so I should tell him on the next phone call: don't come without me being in, I know the law says you shouldn't and I will call the police if you will.... something like that... The question that I asked was if it's legal for him to come or not?

Thanks for the idea with the traps I will put do something like that

this week I am at home anyway, and then only 2 more weeks to go... grrr...

frugallass

from CAB website...

Your landlord has a right to reasonable access to carry out repairs. What ‘reasonable access’ means depends on why your landlord needs to get access. For example, in an emergency, your landlord is entitled to immediate access to carry out any necessary work.
Your landlord also has a right to enter the property to inspect the state of repair or to empty a fuel slot meter, but they should always ask for your permission and should give you at least 24 hours notice.
If you are staying in lodgings where it is agreed that your landlord provides a room-cleaning service or where you share a room with other lodgers, your landlord can enter without permission.
Your landlord does not have a right to enter in any other circumstances unless they have a court order.
If you are having problems with your landlord who is entering the accommodation without the tenant’s permission, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau.

princeofpounds

I said I don't think it's ok to change the lock as from what I know he has to have a key to enter in case of an emergency, so I don't know if it's legal to change the lock and not tell him

It is, it is, it is. But you should tell him if you do it, in fact you should tell him before you do it so he has an opportunity to mend his ways.

Admittedly if he has to break in to fix an emergency repair caused by your negligence then you'll have to pay to fix the door.

Jowo_2

mess0804 wrote: »

I said I don't think it's ok to change the lock as from what I know he has to have a key to enter in case of an emergency, so I don't know if it's legal to change the lock and not tell him
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In my opinion, an emergency is something like a fire, injury of the tenant, gas leak in which case there are adequate emergency services to deal with them. I mean, no-one waits for the landlord to visit if the flat is burning down, do they? They dial 999. Anyway, your landlord is not visiting you to sort out emergencies and is ignoring housing law.

pinkshoes

mess0804 wrote: »

I said I don't think it's ok to change the lock as from what I know he has to have a key to enter in case of an emergency, so I don't know if it's legal to change the lock and not tell him

You need to read up on your rights as a tenant.

It is perfectly OK to change the lock, so long as you put the original back when you leave, and notify the landlord.

Just write to the LL:

"Due to my insurance policy, I cannot have anyone entering the flat when I am not there, so I have changed the lock on the front door, and will re-fit the original lock before my tenancy ends.

In order for you to show prospective tenants around, I will allow viewings on Tuesdays between 6pm and 8pm, and Saturdays between 10am and 11.30am. Given a tenant does not have to give the landlord any access to show tenants around, I believe I am being more than flexible offering you these two times.

Kind Regards,

Mess"