'To Let' sign put up outside house

BitterAndTwisted

Eh, I was subtly intimating that you might consider doing that now, to prevent unauthorised entry by anyone. Namely the damned agent with prospective new tenants for viewings without your knowledge or permission

princeofpounds

It's very simple. Take it down. Don't throw it away as it is not your property and you do have some legal responsibility, but you do not have to permit it to be displayed. Lay it down the side return or behind the wall or something.

jimpix12

dimbo61 wrote: »

I dont need to advertize on here and pointless as so many websites such as MSH, accommodation for students, spareroom,gumtree and easyroomate which thousands of students/professionals checking out every week.

But thought you would anyway...? :cool: You seem to know all the places to advertise. One of the more subtle attempts I've seen, I'll give you that.

Scotchnan

Complain to trading standards.
It's advertising ony and not allowed.

Helen_J_3

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Eh, I was subtly intimating that you might consider doing that now, to prevent unauthorised entry by anyone. Namely the damned agent with prospective new tenants for viewings without your knowledge or permission

The agents always let us know if they're bringing prospective tenants round they just didn't let us know that they would be putting the sign up.

I don't think we can stop the agents coming round as they are in charge of general maintenance and so if there was an emergency they would need quick access?

Eton_Rifle wrote: »

Is this property an HMO? You mention it's a student let.

That might affect the validity of our previous answers since the landlord would have much higher access entitlements to common areas.

He may even be acting within his rights to enforce a 'To Let' board installation since the entire property and grounds are not in the possession of one tenant but are under his management - I don't know? Anyone?

Sorry you'll have to bear with me here what does HMO stand for?

tbs624

House in Multiple Occupation

Helen_J_3

tbs624 wrote: »

House in Multiple Occupation

Ah right yes it's me and three other students.

BitterAndTwisted

Helen_J wrote: »

The agents always let us know if they're bringing prospective tenants round they just didn't let us know that they would be putting the sign up.

Good. Let's hope they continue to do so. Most especially when they have keen candidates who want to see the property on the inside. This is not the agent being particularly polite or respectful, it's acknowledging your right.

I don't think we can stop the agents coming round as they are in charge of general maintenance and so if there was an emergency they would need quick access?

Under certain circumstances you could if you were so minded. If they give you no reason to expect them to enter your home without asking your permission first there's no problem.


Sorry you'll have to bear with me here what does HMO stand for?

House in Multiple Occupation. This would be under the only circumstance that an agent or the landlord could enter your home and walk about the common-parts (not your personal spaces, like bedrooms) without requesting permission. Note request, not demand.