Inspections of property

DVardysShadow

N79 wrote: »

Just a warning to all the militants on here.

If a T refuses the LL's reasonable requests for inspections, starts quoting quite enjoyment etc and acts like a pain in the !!!! over what are reasonable LL inspections (eg, 1 after 3 months then 6 monthly or whatever) in order for the LL to fulfil their S11 obligations then they may well receive a S21 notice at the earliest opportunity and be out looking for a new home.

I would also point out that it is not unreasonable for a LL to want to inspect the property in daylight.

Agree. But it rubs both ways. It is not acceptable for LA to dictate a time or insist that they will enter regardless. It is also reasonable to expect them to turn out on a Saturday.

N79

DVardysShadow wrote: »

Agree. But it rubs both ways. It is not acceptable for LA to dictate a time or insist that they will enter regardless. It is also reasonable to expect them to turn out on a Saturday.

For the avoidance of doubt I agree with both of your points. As with all things in life a little negotiation and reasonableness (if that's a word) is needed on both sides.

Jowo_2

Tenants have an obligation to facilitate repairs and inspections help to identify if any work is required. They are entitled to change the locks.

Landlords have an obligation not to enter the property (with the exception of emergencies) if the tenant does not give their consent.

Landlords do not have to give a reason not to renew the tenancy agreement beyond the fixed term. Not sure how many would be happy renew an AST if the tenant does not let them check the condition of the property.