MAJOR help needed... typical LA

Ellie83

And who pays the check out clerk?

Anyway, I would never feel pressured to sign anything if I have not had the time to read it through, in a quiet place.

Mrs_Imp

Get your friend to video everything. When you answer the door, if you decide to let them in (which I wouldn't do), tell them that you are doing so only because they have threatened and harassed you. Then ask them to take their shoes off, as you do not wish them to traipse any more mud through the house like they did last time they entered the property.

Personally, I would refuse all access to them, and I would be calling them now and saying that 2pm is no longer convenient. They don't need to carry out an inspection so close to you moving out.

Write to your LL and tell her that due to the actions of the LA, you will no longer be permitting any viewings or inspections to YOUR HOME (which it still is) while you are still a tenant there.

Get the press involved and name and shame (see if anyone can turn up today). People like this should not be running a business.

Is the barrel of the lock yours? If they damage it by entering unlawfully, then make sure you send them a bill for it. If it was me, then I would even take them to the small claims court for it if they refused to pay up.

(sorry. getting a bit angry for you)

Stay brave Marlie, and don't give them any ground. I'll be right behind you (metaphorically) scowling at them. Do some power-dressing too. I found that people tried to intimidate me less if I was suited up rather than in scruffs.

marliepanda

Ellie83 wrote: »

And who pays the check out clerk?

Anyway, I would never feel pressured to sign anything if I have not had the time to read it through, in a quiet place.

I assume the LA, yes, but at the same time my Dad wont take anything lying down so if she is picky he will be on it.

Anything I dont agree with will be taken to arbitration.

Ben_Reeve_Lewis_2

Persistently visitnig the property can be construed as harassment, it isnt just threats or assaults.

Section 1 (3) a: Protection from Eviction Act 1977 that I mentioned earlier defines harassment as a criminal offence in the following way:-

If any person with intent to cause the residential occupier of any premises—
(a)to give up the occupation of the premises or any part thereof; or
(b)to refrain from exercising any right or pursuing any remedy in respect of the premises or part thereof;
does acts likely to interfere with the peace or comfort of the residential occupier or members of his household, or persistently withdraws or withholds services reasonably required for the occupation of the premises as a residence, he shall be guilty of an offence.

Bold emphasis is mine

Mrs_Arcanum

As they have claimed they are now coming for an "inspection" there should be NO potential buyers with them in that case, and you should very firmly refuse entry to anyone for that reason.

lizzielondon

just read this whole thread

oh marlie why are you letting them in?? they sound awful- it's still too late to send an email copying everyone in and saying you've changed your mind

definitely video the entire visit- if they object tell them they are welcome to leave- it's your home your rules

and i would definitely make a complaint about this guy at the council he's an idiot

BottomRung

Hope the muppet enjoys his night in the cells. What an utter bully. X

duchy

They would have to be REALLY stupid (or arrogent) to bring the buyer along now but as they decided it's an inspection and not a viewing now .

Ask for names and business cards (to prove they work for the agency) before allowing anyone over the threshold -no card no entry.

RAS

marliepanda wrote: »

He told them what they were proposing to do was illegal, apparently, but then said 'they just want to come and do an inspection, will you let them do that' and honestly I felt pressured into it so hes rang them and told them they can come at 2.

You allowed what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And he agreed to do this?

Ben_Reeve_Lewis_2

Well meaning guys and very supportive but you have to think lawfully in this situation not emotionally, because it’s unlikely to stop here and Marlie will likely have to do further work.

The legal issues here are persistent visits and threats to enter using a locksmith. If Marlie has to take further action, how she deals with this will be very important because the agents are going to paint her out to be unreasonable.

Access for viewings it could be strongly argued are breaching her covenant for quiet enjoyment but access for inspections is a different matter and she doesn’t want to appear unreasonable if she takes further action as her reputation would take a knock. So far she has done nothing legally wrong and the agent has. Its best to keep it that way.

I have lost prosecution cases because the judge took the view that the tenant was simply being as bad as the landlord.