Letting agency visit

FR_262

If you're not happy with it just say no.

I'm a landlord and am happy to go to the Ts house to attend to repairs/gas inspections etc while they are at work and none of my Ts has every been unhappy about this. I make it clear that I won't be offended if they don't want me to do that.

tbs624

alexanderalexander wrote: »

Firstly, check the terms of your contract to see if it allows them to do it. If it doesn't have anything about inspections, you don't have to let them in at all as you have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of the property

My bolding.

See LL and T Act 1985, s11(6)

(6)In a lease in which the lessor’s repairing covenant is implied there is also implied a covenant by the lessee that the lessor, or any person authorised by him in writing, may at reasonable times of the day and on giving 24 hours’ notice in writing to the occupier, enter the premises comprised in the lease for the purpose of viewing their condition and state of repair.

It's about balance. Yes, a T can be obstructive and refuse access and the LL then has to pursue the matter via a court or, more likely, simply serve a s21/act on one already served at the earliest possible occasion.

Most LLs/LAs have no problem with agreeing a mutually convenient time/date with Ts. The fact that some posters may be happy to permit unfettered access by an LA/LL in the T's absence does not negate the preferences of those Ts who prefer to be present.

Billie-S

alexanderalexander wrote: »

Incidentally, the attitudes expressed on this thread have surprised me rather. I have had letting agents ask to enter my flat when I'm not there on numerous occasions for various legitimate reasons (mainly to organise or perform repairs), and I've never even thought anything of it -- going around other people's houses is exactly what their profession is after all, so one ought to be able to trust them! When you work full time it just seems so much easier. Each to their own, of course.

Really??? I am not surprised at all. I don't know anyone - myself included - who'd be happy for people to wander about without them there. Least of all landlords/letting agents.

I would always want to be there, no matter who it was.

That said, I would definately not refuse an inspection. I would arrange a mutually convenient time. Actually, I have never known an agent want to go in without the tenant present. Seems odd.

Guest101

G_M wrote: »

True. With court costs being awarded to ........

Usually, but not always, the winner like I say I'm not recommending it, just clarifying

tbs624

Guest101 wrote: »

Usually, but not always, the winner like I say I'm not recommending it, just clarifying

..in which case that clarification should extend to flagging up the potential financial risks to the T as G_M has done.

Guest101

tbs624 wrote: »

..in which case that clarification should extend to flagging up the potential financial risks to the T as G_M has done.

That's a risk in any court case, not my responsibility to educate the populous as to the workings of the law. It is each individual's choice, though my personal belief is that practical laws should be taught at secondary school

tbs624

Guest101 wrote: »

That's a risk in any court case, not my responsibility to educate the populous as to the workings of the law.

Strange that your earlier post seemed to be seeking to do just that but with only half the picture. Perhaps best not to dress your post up as "clarifying" when failing to mention a key point.

Guest101 wrote: »

personal belief is that practical laws should be taught at secondary school

I'd broadly agree with you on that , along with how to deal with HMRC etc