MID-TENANCY Inspection

leo110303

Hi

I am a tenant on a short tenancy and my letting agent has asked for an inspection for my landlord, I know this is fine and usual and I do not mind in anyway as I beleive I have kept the flat in very good condition.
HOWEVER, it got me worried, as I have a wall mounted TV in my bedroom which I placed at the beginning of the tenancy, I didnt realise I would of had to ask for permission for this as I didnt know I had to (may sound slightly naive) but now it worries me that this would be a problem.

Shall I leave it up or shall I take it down and fill holes in..

Please help as my inspection is due in 2days.....

Thanks

L:eek:

poppysarah

Leave it up.

When you leave you'll need to make good any holes...

Emmzi

leave it up and explain you know you will need to take down and make good. It'll be fine.

tbs624

Agree with posts 2 and 3 but leo, you really ought to have familiarised yourself with the terms of the tenancy agreement you signed *before* you signed it.

leo110303

tbs624 wrote: »

Agree with posts 2 and 3 but leo, you really ought to have familiarised yourself with the terms of the tenancy agreement you signed *before* you signed it.

Iknow,. on some of the tenancy it says '5.9 - not to affix any sign, poster, notice or other thing to the internal or external surfaces of the property in such a way to cause damage' DOES THIS MEAN no pictures and Ie. Wall mount TV???

It also states - '5.1 - not to damage the property and contents or make any alteration or addition to the property without the written permission of the ladlord not to be unreasonably refused''

Sorry iits my first time renting, first year and just confused

thanks

L

tbs624

leo110303 wrote: »

Iknow,. on some of the tenancy it says '5.9 - not to affix any sign, poster, notice or other thing to the internal or external surfaces of the property in such a way to cause damage' DOES THIS MEAN no pictures and Ie. Wall mount TV???

It also states - '5.1 - not to damage the property and contents or make any alteration or addition to the property without the written permission of the ladlord not to be unreasonably refused''

Sorry iits my first time renting, first year and just confused

thanks

L

The clause does not mean "no pictures" - it means you can have them but don't damage the property in displaying them . Be aware that blu/white tac is a nightmare on emulsion walls: its removal can leave nasty little grease marks which need treating with a specific undercoat before the wall can be repainted.

Most student LLs provide a wall on which posters etc can easily be displayed and/or don't object to a few picture hooks.

If you are unsure your best bet ( to cover your behind & the return of your deposit) is simply to write to the LL saying "I'd like to do x y or z. Please would you confirm in writing whether this is acceptable or suggest an alternative."

Don't worry about it - just communicate with your LL.

leo110303

tbs624 wrote: »

The clause does not mean "no pictures" - it means you can have them but don't damage the property in displaying them . Be aware that blu/white tac is a nightmare on emulsion walls: its removal can leave nasty little grease marks which need treating with a specific undercoat before the wall can be repainted.

Most student LLs provide a wall on which posters etc can easily be displayed and/or don't object to a few picture hooks.

If you are unsure your best bet ( to cover your behind & the return of your deposit) is simply to write to the LL saying "I'd like to do x y or z. Please would you confirm in writing whether this is acceptable or suggest an alternative."

Don't worry about it - just communicate with your LL.

i WOULD write to landlord but wall mount tv is wall plugs and involved drilling into walls. In he future I would liases with LL, but inspection is on Monday it is too late to write a letter to LL about TV on wall, i am confused.. I really appreciate your help

tbs624

Just smile and say that you hope they don't mind about the bracket - confirm that you 'll ask formally in advance about any other similar fixings. Offer to either leave the bracket in place for the benfit of future Ts when you go or to "make good"

BitterAndTwisted

Don't worry about it too much. As long as you fill in all of the holes and repaint the wall properly at the end of your tenancy all should be fine. One of your obligations was to request permission from the landlord in writing but it's too late for that now. You also have an obligation to restore the property to its original condition at the end of your tenancy according to the check-in inventory, which one assumes you have a signed copy of. I doubt any sensible landlord would seek to evict a tenant purely for wall-mounting an appliance, especially if they have an AST and are paying the rent in full and on time.

theartfullodger

Remember that the only right LL or his agent has to inspect is under Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 Section 8..

Section 8 Implied terms as to fitness for human habitation

(1)In a contract to which this section applies for the letting of a house for human habitation there is implied, notwithstanding any stipulation to the contrary—
(a)a condition that the house is fit for human habitation at the commencement of the tenancy, and
(b)an undertaking that the house will be kept by the landlord fit for human habitation during the tenancy.

(2)The landlord, or a person authorised by him in writing, may at reasonable times of the day, on giving 24 hours’ notice in writing to the tenant or occupier, enter premises to which this section applies for the purpose of viewing their state and condition.

But if you let them in anyway they can comment.


So, LL or agent is coming round to make sure the place is (eg) wind & water-tight. Save him time & money by presenting him with a list of repairs required!! Give him cup of T and see look of surprise on his face!




If T chooses to (say - I know you won't..) keep coal in the bath, the sink piled high with dirty dishes & the curtains drawn all day - that's entirely his right & privilege - as long as T returns the property as-it-was less fair-wear-'n-tear..


Holes in wall?? Yup, make your peace. I like the offer of leaving it for next tenant..

Cheers!

Artful (LL since 2000)

moromir

I think I'd just send in a short letter, keep it sweet - something like this:

The Landlord
c/o Agent

27th November 2010

Dear Landlord,

RE FLAT 1, THE ROAD, ANYWHERE

Further to Agent's recent letter, I write to confirm that I am happy for you to visit the property on xxxxx at xxx pm to carry out an inspection and I will be in to show you round.

I should mention that I have put a television on a bracket on the wall in the bedroom. I recently re-read my tenancy agreement and now realise I should have contacted you prior to carrying out the work in accordance with clause 5.9.

I apologise for this oversight but hope you will be accomodating as I confirm that I will remove the bracket at the end of my tenancy and make good the walls, including repainting the room if necessary.

I look forward to meeting you on xxxxxxday..

Regards,

Leo