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Inspections by letting agents- 9 to 10 times a year seems excessive?

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  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    there's no way I'd rent from an agency that behaved that way - like matron inspecting chests of drawers in a boarding school!
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • Guitar
    Guitar Posts: 157 Forumite
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    I get two inspections a year, more than enough.
  • julie03
    julie03 Posts: 1,096 Forumite
    been im my property nearly 4 yrs, never had an inspection, every 6 weeks is far too much, would drive me mad, far too intrusive
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    There is no way in hell Id sign a contract that would suggest such infringement on my quiet enjoyment of the property.

    I just wouldnt, Id take my money elsewhere.
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • tbs624
    tbs624 Posts: 10,816 Forumite
    PasturesNew wrote: »
    Totally bonkers imho. One inspection's enough for normal people... any more would only be (possibly) necessary if the tenant was of a troublesome nature, with a chaotic lifestyle and if they'd received complaints from neighbours/whoever.

    Renting under those terms would really be just like paying to be imprisoned.
    Totally agree but, well, here's an LA that seems to think it's okay, according their website

    As the Board likes to keep potential Ts aware of LAs and their little foibles maybe we should highlight any others who have this practice.;)
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    tbs624 wrote: »
    Totally agree but, well, here's an LA that seems to think it's okay, according their website

    As the Board likes to keep potential Ts aware of LAs and their little foibles maybe we should highlight any others who have this practice.;)

    Thanks, another agent on my ever growing "who to avoid" list
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    The renting lark can be hard in some areas, where there's few properties and little choice of agent. They really make you want to spit don't they.

    That's why I won't rent at the moment ... I hate all the petty rules and long list of potential hidden costs. It's simply not straight forward.

    Gone are the days of: Flat to Rent. "This is nice, I'll take it". "OK".
  • coldstreamalways
    coldstreamalways Posts: 852 Forumite
    I never formally inspect the flat that I let, usually "something" happens every year (a repair or query from the tenants) and I pop round to see them rather than deal over the phone. That way I get a quick, inobtrusive squiz round the place at a convenient time for us both. Every 6 weeks!!! No way.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,359 Community Admin
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    Thanks for all the comments on what is "Normal", now I can work out when a letting agent is taking the mick on inspections.

    Cheers
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • nollag2006
    nollag2006 Posts: 2,638 Forumite
    coldstreamalways wrote: »
    I never formally inspect the flat that I let, usually "something" happens every year (a repair or query from the tenants) and I pop round to see them rather than deal over the phone. That way I get a quick, inobtrusive squiz round the place at a convenient time for us both. Every 6 weeks!!! No way.

    That's always been my approach too. Never had any problems
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