lonely landlord or nosy landlord?

hannoja

vroombroom wrote: »

Anyway he let himself in at 2pm yesterday, I was in luckily dressed this time, but was upstairs and had a heart attack when he shouted up the stairs, do I want a brew?.:mad:

OmG! :eek: :rotfl:
Sorry I shouldn't laugh. I certainly wouldn't if it had been me! It's just the 'unbelievability' of it (wow that is a word - I just checked lol)

vroombroom wrote: »

However I am going to ring him later myself and just ask him to ring me before he comes round rather than letting himself in. I'm just going to be frank with him, not rude! x

That sounds like a very good idea!

He's either just over-friendly (or lonely, like you said), or completely doolally! Both could be worrying..

Good luck, and keep us posted

ViolaLass

I second the idea of getting chain fitted to the door (with the LL's permission). Problem solved. (His behaviour is outrageous).

Moglet

Why is it that every other thread that mentions a LL letting themselves in is met with responses to change the locks and remind the LL about the right to quiet enjoyment etc but not this one?

No matter how helpful the guy is being with repairs etc, he's well and truly overstepping the mark here.

I'd agree that there's no need to go off at the deep end with him at first but he needs firmly telling that this is unacceptable behaviour.

poppysarah

vroombroom wrote: »

but was upstairs and had a heart attack when he shouted up the stairs, do I want a brew?.:mad:x

OMG! As someone else has also said.

I would NEVER do this to even a good friends house! Thats SO CHEEKY

vroombroom

well I rang LL this morning and have told him bluntly to call me before he turns up. I have said that him turning up unannouced and letting himself in feels like I can't relax in my home, that it is making one of my dogs a nervous wreck (she is scared of unknown men and its taken a lot of training for her to get where she is) and I also said that any sudden surprises, like yesterday calling up the stairs, could cause me to go into early labour (bit of a porky, but hey ho).

He's didnt seem stifled or embarrassed by it, just kept saying ok, ok, no apologies or anything but has said that I can put a chain on the door ;-)

thanks guys x

BitterAndTwisted

He's probably a nice and decent man but just didn't understand about how intrusive and unwelcome his behaviour could be. Get that chain fitted and use it!

It's good to hear that at least one landlord in the country is getting repairs done without a wrangle.

hannoja

vroombroom wrote: »

He's didnt seem stifled or embarrassed by it, just kept saying ok, ok, no apologies or anything but has said that I can put a chain on the door ;-)

thanks guys x

For some reason that brings up an image in my mind of someone with their fingers in their ears going 'la la la...', but I think the poster above is probably right, and hopefully I'm wrong. But yes, get da chain quickly quickly

Thank you for keeping us updated. I've got into threads on here before, where they just keep you hanging, and it can get a bit annoying. Like this one :shocked:

daisygrabber

As a LL, I have had to go round with workmen for quotes or to check work, etc, unavoidable & I think everyone accepts that BUT IMO, the primary rule of a succesful letting, is to remember at all times that once your tenants move in, the house is THEIR property, their home.
Whilst I have access (pre-arranged) for necessary work, etc, I would never dream of turning up with my key and letting myself in. If the need arose for me to go round without speaking to the tenants first, I would ring the doorbell, not use my key!!! Even if they did not answer the door/weren't in, it would have to be a pretty dire emergency (like smoke billowing out or floods raging through) for me to use my key!!!
Make this clear to him!
& good luck with the baby :-)

sunshinetours

At least he asked you if you wanted a cuppa as well - shows he is considerate......

Sounds like you have got it sorted hopefully - some people just aren't awaer of their own behaviour I find, and even (as this case i am sure) when it is meant with absolute best intentions, can obviously be very upsetting for others. My guess is he's lonely which I guess is a bit sad

*miaomiao*

BTW, do you have something in writing about your absorbing the upfront costs of the new carpet? I'd rather have it paid for by the LL, than deduct it, etc.