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Warning: rant. (viewings on my rental house)
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oh and I don't work for the company, incase anyone thinks I am advertising, I just know how well it works and get enthusiastic about it
There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.0 -
One option is to make the house look perfect and try to ensure that the next viewer accepts it. Then you don't have to deal with any more.0
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You use the address provided "for the serving of Notices", wherever it is.Out of curiosity, what if the rental is through an agency? Would the LL postal address still need to be on there or just the agency?
It could be the LL's home. It could be his mum's, or a PO box. It could be his agent.
It does not matter. He provides an address "for the serving of notices" and you use it!0 -
Changing of locks may contravene the Tenancy Agreement. This is not sensible advice.Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
The Lord Giveth and the Government Taketh Away.
I'm sorry, I don't apologise. That's just the way I am. Homer (Simpson)0 -
We have had viewings today... Three on Monday... One Tuesday... One Wednesday morning and one Wednesday evening... And of course the agent aren't answering their phone
Thanks for the IBS tip - i am up for trying anything!
We can't perfect the house as it has big moving boxes everywhere, we are über busy until the move now.
On a funny note - the Agent this afternoon was telling the tenants it's part furnished. It's not. All white goods (bar tumble dryer) are the LLs but the furniture is ours... The tenants so far have all seemed pleased with the dryer! They're going to get a shock If you aim for the moon if you miss at least you will land among the stars!0 -
Rubbish!inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »Changing of locks may contravene the Tenancy Agreement. This is not sensible advice.
I've seen tenancy agreements that say the landlord will retain the deposit (ie not use a registered scheme). Or that at the end of the Fixed Term the tenant must give a months notice.
Just because something is in the tenancy agreement does not make it legal or enforcible!
If there is a 'no changing the locks' clause in the TA, what will/can the LL do to enforce?
* Evict? No.
* Charge a fee? No (provided the tenant puts the original lock back at the end of the tenancy).
* Go to court and get a court order for the lock to be put back? Perhaps - but he'd have to explain to the judge how he knew the lock had been changed ie he had attempted to enter without prior permission from the tenant and after receiving a written notice from the tenant that viewings/visits should be pre-agreed (That is why it is important the tenant writes a letter as well).
The juudge would not be sympathetic to this breach of the tenant's right to 'quiet enjoyment'. And would then understand wy the tenant had taken the action to change the lock!0 -
Monday and Tuesday and Bank Holidays, so it seems a bit unreasonable to disturb you on your days off.
Write to the LL and LA and cancel the viewings. You have a right to quiet enjoyment of YOUR home, especially if you're ill. If they persist with constant viewings, then inform them that you do not wish to be disturbed at all.
And please change your locks. It's easy enough to do, and you just change them when you leave.
I got funny looks from a LA once when they turned up at the door of our student house with 4 lads in tow and said 'I've brought some people to look around' I said 'No. You haven't given us any notice and we're staying next year anyway' and I shut the door on him
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butler_helen wrote: »We have had viewings today... Three on Monday... One Tuesday... One Wednesday morning and one Wednesday evening... And of course the agent aren't answering their phone
Thanks for the IBS tip - i am up for trying anything!
We can't perfect the house as it has big moving boxes everywhere, we are über busy until the move now.
On a funny note - the Agent this afternoon was telling the tenants it's part furnished. It's not. All white goods (bar tumble dryer) are the LLs but the furniture is ours... The tenants so far have all seemed pleased with the dryer! They're going to get a shock
Re. the J Collis Browne's mixture - this is basically peppermint oil and morphine. The morphine is very low dose, but if you take it often you will get withdrawal symptoms from it. Just to warn you!They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato0 -
Re. the J Collis Browne's mixture - this is basically peppermint oil and morphine. The morphine is very low dose, but if you take it often you will get withdrawal symptoms from it. Just to warn you!
well yes, it does need to be used in strict moderation but it is extremely effective and safe if not misused (like most 'drugs') and so just a wee dose upon onset of symptoms is fine (just don't merrily swig the whole bottle) There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.0 -
Throw a strop and tell them no more, you had it up to here. If they don't answer the phone, turn them away at the door. And read the riot act to your BFbutler_helen wrote: »We have had viewings today... Three on Monday... One Tuesday... One Wednesday morning and one Wednesday evening... And of course the agent aren't answering their phoneHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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