LA wants us to let viewings before move out date

sinbad182

When I rented a few years ago I had a policy in my contract about letting them do viewings with 24hr notice, during my notice period.

Three quarters of the time they gave me that notice, but sometimes it was less. Either way, I let them do the viewings because I'm not a sad bastard who loves to quote tenant law in a chip-on-the-shoulder attempt to show who's boss.

kitschkitty

Knowing your rights so you don't get walked all over doesn't make you a

sinbad182 wrote: »

sad bastard who loves to quote tenant law in a chip-on-the-shoulder attempt to show who's boss.

it makes you a sensible tenant who wants to protect their belongings, while enjoy a quiet life in the property they pay lots of money to rent.

I don't understand why so many people think that being a tenant means that you should have to kiss your LLs backside and roll over like a trained dog on their every whim and give up any right to privacy and security.

There are laws in place to protect peoples rights (on both sides) not to try and make life difficult for someone else.

Rovver125

I've always wondered where you stand with your contents insurance with the LA coming in unsupervised.

When we viewed our current property it was a free for all with the LA arranging 6 lots of people to all view at once. I'd be incredibly uncomfortable knowing that was happening whilst I wasn't there.

After earlier problems with our LA basically saying they were entering the property whether we liked it or not, we stated our right to quiet enjoyment, refused them access and changed the locks. It was their tone over the whole issue which really got my back up!

They've gone eerily quiet on the whole issue ever since. Counting down the days until we move out now, in the final stages of buying our own home and can't say I will miss renting one little bit!

Better_Days

I can understand why you want to be there when prospective tenants are being shown round. It is after all your home and it would worry me that something might get damaged or go missing.

As has previously been suggested - tell the LA that you are prepared to allow viewings between say 7 and 9pm say two evenings a week.

You can then ensure the place is tidy and any personal stuff is put away and relax the rest of the time.

If you are concerned that the LA will ignore you and show people round while you are not there then you could change the barrel of the locks - and change them back when you move out.

I would also insist on reasonable notice - none of the LA just turning up on the doorstep.

I don't see this as a matter of being awkward but coming to a reasonable compromise when the tenant is paying for use of the property.

whalster

Sorry but if a tenant wishes to deny access for whatever reason then they can .
Also you mention a 60 day notice period ,it is only one month notice required however this has to be from the date on your contract ,if you have gone over this by even a day you will be liable for in effect two months notice.
If you are in our fixed term you can just walk away at the end of it without any notice period .
I hardly ever ask my tenants to allow this ,letting from the landlord directly builds better relationships anyway but if it is just an agent this indicates the landlord does not much care about you and it is just a business .
As such make it a business tell the agent you will allow viewings for 50 quid each time and at hours to suit you.

sinbad182

kitschkitty wrote: »

Knowing your rights so you don't get walked all over doesn't make you a
it makes you a sensible tenant who wants to protect their belongings, while enjoy a quiet life in the property they pay lots of money to rent.

I don't understand why so many people think that being a tenant means that you should have to kiss your LLs backside and roll over like a trained dog on their every whim and give up any right to privacy and security.

There are laws in place to protect peoples rights (on both sides) not to try and make life difficult for someone else.

How is letting someone view your place for 10 minutes going to affect your quiet life or mean your property isnt protected? Its not rolling over, its pathetic.

Get a grip - of course there are occasions when you'll not want people round, and of course they shouldnt be bringing people round every 5 minutes with no notice.

But not letting viewings take place for no other reason than 'quiet enjoyment' smacks of being obstructive for the sake of it.

RAS

If you want to debate, then head over to DT.

We are trying to provide the OP with advice on the legal situation not have DT session on personal opinions.

RAS

whalster wrote: »

Sorry but if a tenant wishes to deny access for whatever reason then they can .
Also you mention a 60 day notice period ,it is only one month notice required however this has to be from the date on your contract ,if you have gone over this by even a day you will be liable for in effect two months notice.
If you are in our fixed term you can just walk away at the end of it without any notice period .
I hardly ever ask my tenants to allow this ,letting from the landlord directly builds better relationships anyway but if it is just an agent this indicates the landlord does not much care about you and it is just a business .
As such make it a business tell the agent you will allow viewings for 50 quid each time and at hours to suit you.

Hi - you are describing the law in England.; the OP is in Scotland where the notice period is designated in the contract. If that says 60 days (common there), she needs to give 60 days.

kitschkitty

sinbad182 wrote: »

How is letting someone view your place for 10 minutes going to affect your quiet life or mean your property isnt protected? Its not rolling over, its pathetic.

Get a grip - of course there are occasions when you'll not want people round, and of course they shouldnt be bringing people round every 5 minutes with no notice.

But not letting viewings take place for no other reason than 'quiet enjoyment' smacks of being obstructive for the sake of it.

lol@ you telling me to get a grip, I think you've already got one - of your own appendage!

Any way back on topic, annoying a tenant with viewings (if they don't want to allow them) when you could just wait a few weeks to show an empty house smacks of disrespect to someone who is paying you their money to live in your house. Allowing viewings is of no benefit to a tenant.

The only advantage to the tenant that has been given so far is not being given a bad reference and not being hassled when it comes to getting their deposit back - both of which reek of intimidation/bullying techniques - not exactly a professional or nice way to do legitimate business. *sigh*

Reue

sinbad182 wrote: »

How is letting someone view your place for 10 minutes going to affect your quiet life or mean your property isnt protected? Its not rolling over, its pathetic.

Please, post your address here and a day when we can all come wander round your house for a bit.