Environmental Health Inspection. Can LA insist on being here?

G_M

better to change the lock in advance so they cannot let themselves in

Road_Hog wrote: »

Is that legal?

Road_Hog wrote: »

And if it is, is that good advice?

A question which comes up SOOooo regularly... Do a search.

But basically
1) landlord has various rights, including access
2) tenant has various rights, including security and quiet enjoyment

The rights can (do) conflict.

Only a court can decide which takes precedence in each individual case.

So if T changes lock (enforcing their rights but potentially denying LL their rights) then LL can either:
* force entry (criminal: breaking and entering AND harassment - see Protection from Eviction Act) or
* apply for a court order (with uncertain results, especially if T has written to LL denying entry, with a reason)

propertyman

That's why I often suggest a burglar chain unless you are !!!!!!ing up a PVCu door or antique, and are not cack handed, the landlord does not suffer any loss.

Shed alarms are also good as they need not be fitted screwed down and scare the heck out of a LL/A who are in without notice.

G_M

propertyman wrote: »

That's why I often suggest a burglar chain unless you are !!!!!!ing up a PVCu door or antique, and are not cack handed, the landlord does not suffer any loss.

Shed alarms are also good as they need not be fitted screwed down and scare the heck out of a LL/A who are in without notice.

Road_Hog's question was about the legality of denying the LL access (at least that was my understanding).

If a burglar chain is used for that purpose (to deny LL access), then it is no different to changing the lock.

But we could debate the pros/cons, and legality/illegality (in a broadest sense ie breach of civil as well as criminal law) endlessly.

The important point is to have a basic understanding of these rights, to have the confience to enforce your rights when required (whether a LL or a T) AND to understand the risks (eg to deposit if 'damage' is done)

jayms1

theartfullodger wrote: »

Well done jayms1: You did the right thing & all decent people (tenant, landlord, agent.. - I happen to be a landlord - ) will I'm sure be on your side.. Even if you leave hopefully these cowboys (agent & LL..) will have to get things fixed and perhaps will have learned something (well.. we can hope eh??)

Best wishes & have a lovely Xmas & don't let the b****ards get you down!!!

Thanks so much for the encouragement and Merry Christmas to you too! :rudolf:

It took me a while to get the courage up as I have a serious, incurable condition and can do without the stress. I was shaking from head to foot before the inspector arrived! I've calmed down a bit now.