Landlord coming into flat when I'm not at home

Tamsin_Temrin

Have you checked your knicker drawer/laundry basket?

Probably no reason to worry but if its making you stressed then you need to change the lock. Or move.

Yorkie1

Out of interest and for your own safety, OP, if the property has a gas boiler / cooker / fire etc, do you have a gas safety certificate?

Coopdivi

93123 wrote: »

It's been 6 months.

If you check the opening post of this thread, Aphrodite_x said he/she moved into this property on the 25th of August. Yet on their other thread posted on the 16th of September, which I provided a link to, s/he said they were living in another flat with a different set of landlord problems.

Either Aphrodite_x meant to type 25th of November in the OP or this is a made up story. As it's the season of goodwill, I'm really hoping it's the former.

Aphrodite_x

Coopdivi wrote: »

If you check the opening post of this thread, Aphrodite_x said he/she moved into this property on the 25th of August. Yet on their other thread posted on the 16th of September, which I provided a link to, s/he said they were living in another flat with a different set of landlord problems.

Either Aphrodite_x meant to type 25th of November in the OP or this is a made up story. As it's the season of goodwill, I'm really hoping it's the former.

Its not a made up story, just getting my dates mixed up. I got permission from my last LA/LL to leave the property early, moved into this one in October, not August. The last LA/LL wanted me out quick though, seeing as I wanted to cut the contract short.

On subject, my new landlord is not particularly creepy as such. He seems like a nice guy, just doesnt seem to know how to be a landlord. He's told me before he bought the flat cash just at the beginning of this year, so the 250 rent I pay him must just be pocket money. He has never actually lived there, so it hasnt been his home. I know the girl he bought the flat from, so I know hes telling the truth about that! I doubt very much he is declaring the rental income though.

Anyway, I set a wee trap this morning. I tied a bit of thin thread from the radiator behind the front door, over the door and to the handle of the cupboard on the other side. So I'll know when I get home tonight if the thread has snapped then he has been in. If so, I'll tell him I do not want him in the property when I'm not there without prior notification.

Thanks for everyone's advice appreciated

cynicalgit_2

Amazon sell a hidden camera disguised as a clock radio which you could set up in case of further intrusions.

Aphrodite_x

cynicalgit wrote: »

Amazon sell a hidden camera disguised as a clock radio which you could set up in case of further intrusions.

That sounds like an idea. My OH suggested fake CCTV cameras to set up around about the front door, but this idea sounds better.

I'll have a look thanks

I'll try the thread test everyday before work for a week or two, see what happens

G_M

Since

my new landlord is not particularly creepy as such. He seems like a nice guy, just doesn't seem to know how to be a landlord.

I really don't understand why you don't also act 'like a nice guy/gal' and just have a conversation with him. Honest communication isalways the best way, provided it works.

If it doesn't, OK, use the law or change the locks.

thesaint

Aphrodite_x wrote: »

Anyway, I set a wee trap this morning. I tied a bit of thin thread from the radiator behind the front door, over the door and to the handle of the cupboard on the other side. So I'll know when I get home tonight if the thread has snapped then he has been in. If so, I'll tell him I do not want him in the property when I'm not there without prior notification.

Thanks for everyone's advice appreciated

...Or, you could just ask him.

Aphrodite_x

thesaint wrote: »

...Or, you could just ask him.

I could! The only thing I'm concerned about is, if he is doing it, then he obviously doesnt see a problem with it. So I dont want to create a problem, if there isnt one, if you understand what I mean.

He stops for a chat when he picks up the rent so I'll see if he mentions that he has been in doing any repairs or anything (although I havent seen anything obvious)

thesaint

Yes, your method is much more sensible.