Tenant put large shed in garden without asking

ognum

Of course you could as I do with one property have a gardener who does the garden, in my case fortnightly.

if the garden is a particular feature of the property and large this may be a way of ensuring it is returned to you in a similar condition to when you had new tenants.

Of course that has a cost! If the tenants asked not to have the gardener and were staying a while I would reduce tha rent for a similar amount, no one has asked for this option, they are happy to live in a home with a nice garden not done by them!

Let go of the house and garden!!

sequence

I wouldn't even enter my mind to ask to erect a shed. I can't believe anybody would seriously ask their landlord if the can have a shed. It's a temporary building that can be removed in a few hours if necessary.

seven-day-weekend

I think the tenant should have asked permission first.

But if I was a landlord, then I would be secretly hoping they would leave the shed when they go (providing it has been erected correctly). I would look upon it as an asset.

smk77

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

I think the tenant should have asked permission first.

But if I was a landlord, then I would be secretly hoping they would leave the shed when they go (providing it has been erected correctly). I would look upon it as an asset.

Agree with this.

Of course, it depends what was removed to put the shed in place. Has this been mentioned (not reading the whole thread)?

If shrubs have been removed the the garden can't be put back as it was. If it's just grass then it would have to be reseeded and it's unlikely that it would be quick to restore.

tbs624

smk77 wrote: »

If it's just grass then it would have to be reseeded and it's unlikely that it would be quick to restore.

Turf's a quicker option

smk77

tbs624 wrote: »

Turf's a quicker option

you can't just lay turf down on top of existing dead grass where a shed has been sitting for a few years! Unless of course you want a bump. Some soil would need removing. Why should the OP spend time restoring the ground?

Anyway, regardless of turf or seed, there is likely to be noticeable difference even when established because of the variation in the greens of grass.

Elsewhere

If the property is is a conservation area planning pemission may be needed to erect a large shed. Around here, the size allowed without permission for sheds and greenhouses is quite restrictive - about 6 feet by 8, I think.

madeupname1

OP - Even if you think its a problem, there is little you can do. You could ask for the shed to be removed, but the tenant might refuse to do this. If they refuse to remove the shed, what can you do? Unless they are 2 months in default with the rent and you follow the correct procedure, eviction prior to the end of the agreed term of the tenancy is discretionary on the part of the court and there is pretty much zero chance that a court would evict over this. Its probably useful to record in a written letter to them that you understand that a shed has been erected and this has been done without your permission and that this in breach of the tenancy agreement. You can state that you reserve your rights in this respect.

If this really worries you, you can bring the tenancy agreement to an end at its earliest opportunity (as set out in the tenancy agreement). Other than that I wouldn't worry about this, especially if otherwise they are generally decent tenants.

JQ.

DebiT wrote: »

Either the majority of people posting on this thread are the most laid back, easy going people on the planet, or they are all tenants.
If I was a landlord myself, I possibly wouldnt mind if my tenant put a shed up, but I would expect them to ask first.
I would also want to know if they intended to take it with them when they left, and if so I would make sure they understood they would be expected to leave the garden in as good a state as they found it.

Your assumptions are incorrect. I'm a former landlord and completely agree with all the comments here.

As for whether the tenant will take it with them, they will, as stipulated in the contract they signed and will also be responsible for any damage they cause.

Being a landlord is a business, the tenants are not "Guardians" of the OP's home, and all emotion needs to be removed from the situation.

Personally I'd be pretty pleased with tenants spending money on improvements, it means they're more likely to stay for the long term.

Worriedmummy

Maybe your neighbour could move into the shed to get a better view to nose at them! :rotfl: