Tenant never moved in,but paid upfront....

SeduLOUs

jjlandlord wrote: »

Why are you continuing to argue?

Because landlord's have no legal right to enter premises if they simply feel like it.

If it has been justified because OP genuinely believed property was abandoned and had sent appropriate notices to visit and saught advice accordingly, then maybe he is OK. But you can't just walk in unannounced because the tenant appears to be 'out'.

fishpond

jjlandlord wrote: »

Ah personal insults now. I think that clarifies your position.



A wise person follows his own advise.


I'm ignoring the troll from now on. Hopefully the thread will move back on topic.

It was on topic, until you arrived with your gung ho advice.
Quite remarkable how people shut up until you go away!
Try using a spell check if English is not your first language.

tom9980

jjlandlord wrote: »

To check on the property and welfare of tenants. No big deal.

I agree with you frankly i think most courts and a jury would also especially where it was clear this was the Landlords only visit, and nothing else of note had occurred.

In the real world i would enter a property every time in such a situation where there had been no contact and mail was built up against the door. My first thought being only of tenant welfare.

Having said that to me its clear the OP should think how they manage their properties, contacting the tenant in the first month seems wise if only to address any concerns the tenant has. It shouldn't have taken this long for contact to have been made of some kind, establishing a relationship with tenants is important!. The fallout is you now have a tricky situation to manage, and its likely going to cost you.

tomtontom

Have you spoken to his ex employer? Whilst they can't give out personal information they could more than likely informally indicate if something untoward has happened.

oldbaldman

tom9980 wrote: »

I agree with you frankly i think most courts and a jury would also especially where it was clear this was the Landlords only visit, and nothing else of note had occurred.

I am curious to know how, on the facts presented this scenario would lead to the OP appearing in a court or before a jury?

obm

karlosmaximos

It did make me wonder a few months ago, but thought nothing of it.
i've checked my tenancy agreement andd there is a clause and reposession

(a) The Property is left abandoned and unoccupied for a period in excess of 14 days without the Landlord’s consent.

Think I'll get the section21 in place and see what happens

fishpond

karlosmaximos wrote: »

It did make me wonder a few months ago, but thought nothing of it.
i've checked my tenancy agreement andd there is a clause and reposession

(a) The Property is left abandoned and unoccupied for a period in excess of 14 days without the Landlord’s consent.

Think I'll get the section21 in place and see what happens

Very wise move.

kinger101

karlosmaximos wrote: »

It did make me wonder a few months ago, but thought nothing of it.
i've checked my tenancy agreement andd there is a clause and reposession

(a) The Property is left abandoned and unoccupied for a period in excess of 14 days without the Landlord’s consent.

Think I'll get the section21 in place and see what happens

This would most likely be ruled an unfair term. They don't need consent, only to inform.

karlosmaximos

I entered as the water board contatced me to say they thought there was a leak and the risk of the house getting flooded-it turned out to be the flush system on the toilet.

His ex employer doesnt know whats happened to him!

Serendipitious

I have had to provide my next-of-kin details for the landlord (or his agent) for all properties I have tenanted. Did you get that information from him before he signed up for the tenancy?