Don't want landlord coming round

minx1985

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Have you written to the landlord and the agent advising them that you won't welcome any visits for repairs/ inspections/ viewings/anything else they can think of?

If you haven't, you must do it right away. They are going to be desperate to get in and try to get a new tenant lined up. And will probably go ballistic when they turn up and find they can't get in. Still, after what you've been through with this landlord it could provide some amusement

Lol! We already have, which is why they've kicked off and said they're coming round on Mon. Not on my watch they're not!

thesaint

19lottie82 wrote: »

Not really, no. As someone has pointed out, a T can legally refuse a LL access, thus he will need to get a court order to gain access, so in effect, the 24 hour notice thing is pretty useless.

You are of course incorrect.
It's like saying you can legally drive at 100mph down the M1, and the police can't do anything, as they would have to get you to court.

19lottie82 wrote: »

And likewise, the T can refuse viewings, regardless of what is stated in a contract.

You should stop repeating what you've read, and learn about the subject.

BitterAndTwisted

We're all eager to learn so why don't you tell us why a tenant cannot refuse access during their notice-period?

jjlandlord

If the tenant has agreed a right of access through a clause in the tenancy agreement, he obviously cannot change his mind and refuse access.

On the other hand, he can of course create serious trouble for his landlord by making all sort of allegations if his landlord enter the property.

Therefore it is really up to the landlord to judge the situation.

In any case, obviously the landlord cannot force entry.

benjus

thesaint wrote: »

You are of course incorrect.
It's like saying you can legally drive at 100mph down the M1, and the police can't do anything, as they would have to get you to court.

Yes, because criminal law is clearly exactly the same as enforcing a contract term that might or might not conflict with a common law right...

If you're going to make analogies you could at least use another example from contract law...

mrginge

thesaint wrote: »

You are of course incorrect.
It's like saying you can legally drive at 100mph down the M1, and the police can't do anything, as they would have to get you to court.

You should stop repeating what you've read, and learn about the subject.

Oh dear.
The police have power of arrest.
But they cannot convict you of anything. Only a court can do that.

A landlord cant arrest you or unlawfully attempt to enforce any contract terms.

starfish_chimp

jjlandlord wrote: »

If the tenant has agreed a right of access through a clause in the tenancy agreement, he obviously cannot change his mind and refuse access.

Sorry, but I think this is completely wrong. But I'm afraid there is a strong Landlord bias on this forum generally, which does NOT reflect the actual law.


It doesn't matter what the Landlord puts in the tenancy agreement if it is what is called an "unfair term".


The right to "quiet enjoyment" trumps any clauses about the LL needing to show other people round the tenant's private dwelling. Unless you give consent, he will just have to wait till you're gone!


Change the locks if necessary! Call the police if LL tries to illegally enter. Its a criminal offence.

jjlandlord

starfish_chimp wrote: »

Sorry, but I think this is completely wrong. But I'm afraid there is a strong Landlord bias on this forum generally, which does NOT reflect the actual law.


It doesn't matter what the Landlord puts in the tenancy agreement if it is what is called an "unfair term".


The right to "quiet enjoyment" trumps any clauses about the LL needing to show other people round the tenant's private dwelling.

You are making three rather strong claims.
Please either provide authoritative references to back each of them, or admit that these are in fact just your unsubstanciated personal opinions.

Billie-S

I think even if it IS true that the LL cannot demand to come in unless the tenant allows it, IMO the tenant/tenant's husband showed an awful lack of respect by threatening violence.

If I was a LL, as soon as the fixed term was up, I would issue an S21. I certainly would not have my tenants threatening me with physical violence. That was actually pretty appalling TBF.

BitterAndTwisted

jjlandlord: please provide you own authoritative evidence if you disagree with someone else's claims. Ta