Landlords Keys

lighting_up_the_chalice

Innys1 wrote: »

If the tenant/landlord relationship has deteriorated to this extent, and there is only a PT now in place, the tenant shouldn't be surprised if the landlord seeks repossession, simply because they are annoyed - I'm assuming the place would be re-let with no delays.

I'm a Landlord and have keys to all the properties I own. I don't often visit the properties - usually only when something has gone wrong - and always send a text notify them of my visit, at least 24hrs in advance. If a tenant was to change the locks without my permission, I wouldn't be impressed and probably wouldn't renew the tenancy.

If there's no trust in the tenant/landlord arrangement, better for it to end.

On the subject of trust, as I can see it's important to you, how many of your tenants have keys to YOUR home? You know. In case of emergencies.

lighting_up_the_chalice

jjlandlord wrote: »

They do have a right of access for the purpose of inspection. The tenant has given consent through a term of the tenancy.

In which case, they no longer have exclusive possession.

Innys1

lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »

On the subject of trust, as I can see it's important to you, how many of your tenants have keys to YOUR home? You know. In case of emergencies.

If there's an emergency, say a leaking roof, I doubt any of my tenants would come round and fix it, don't you think? That being the case, why would they need a key?

SaLoGo

thesaint wrote: »

You have mostly been informed incorrectly by well meaning, but uninformed forum members.

What does your tenancy agreement state about changing the locks(if anything)?

It say's nothing other that what i quoted in the OP about keys or locks.

lovinituk

lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »

On the subject of trust, as I can see it's important to you, how many of your tenants have keys to YOUR home? You know. In case of emergencies.

What a ridiculous analogy!

lighting_up_the_chalice

Innys1 wrote: »

If there's an emergency, say a leaking roof, I doubt any of my tenants would come round and fix it, don't you think? That being the case, why would they need a key?

I equally doubt if you would be aware of a leaking roof unless someone inside the house told you about it, ie the tenants. That being the case, why would you need a key?

lighting_up_the_chalice

lovinituk wrote: »

What a ridiculous analogy!

Do you think landlords are immune from emergencies?

lovinituk

lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »

Do you think landlords are immune from emergencies?

What interest does a tenant have in the landlords house? Come on, it's really not rocket science!!

Innys1

lighting_up_the_chalice wrote: »

I equally doubt if you would be aware of a leaking roof unless someone inside the house told you about it, ie the tenants. That being the case, why would you need a key?

Because the tenants aren't always at home and I'm not prepared to hang about for when they are. This is especially so if I have to appoint an external contractor .

I do repairs when it's expedient to do so and it suits me, not them - as long as I've given them the 24hr notice, I'm not doing anything illegal.

If any tenant doesn't like the arrangement, they can leave when the tenancy ends as I have no problem finding tenants.

lighting_up_the_chalice

lovinituk wrote: »

What interest does a tenant have in the landlords house? Come on, it's really not rocket science!!

So, if the tenant popped round to the landlords address to put this months rent cheque through the letterbox and noticed a pair of upturned feet at the bottom of the stairs, they should just walk away, safe in the knowledge that they have no interest in the matter? Really?