We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Landlord wants to cut keys and give them out to random workmen
Comments
-
Does this mean you knew about the work and had agreed the landlord to have access on that day? Yes, the landlord will give keys to trusted tradespeople. If you don't want this then you need to arrange to be there when work is carried out.
There is always a chance that additional keys can be circulation to a rental property, previous tenants may have had keys cut. The only way to be certain that you know who has keys is to temporarily change the locks - however this does mean you will always have to be there to give access for repairs and inspections.
How do you know there won't be invoices for work and why is this of concern to you?
No invoices means can't prove who was there and from which company they were sent. Someone sent via a company at least has documentation. I am also warey of work quality as its a big job.0 -
ultimatefighter wrote: »No invoices means can't prove who was there and from which company they were sent. Someone sent via a company at least has documentation. I am also warey of work quality as its a big job.
Who is paying for this work to be done?0 -
ultimatefighter wrote: »No invoices means can't prove who was there and from which company they were sent. Someone sent via a company at least has documentation. I am also warey of work quality as its a big job.
Are you sure there will be no invoices, any sensible LL will always get invoices as these can be declared against tax.
Do you pay your rent in cash?0 -
Landlord licence? Are you referring to landlord registration like in Scotland?
Yes. In some councils a landlord is required to have a licence. There are responsibilities a landlord has and if not carrying those out, there needs to be consequences to ensure safeguarding of tenants Health and Safety.
.0 -
Are you sure there will be no invoices, any sensible LL will always get invoices as these can be declared against tax.
Do you pay your rent in cash?
Possibly so and a savy person would, however if you are a corner cutting individual I am certain you would try to pay thousands less as it will reduce what you spend out of your own pocket to do so. You can only claim a portion of the tax back and not the entire cost of works. The government t isn't here to fund landlords' building work.0 -
I'm confused about what it is you are trying to achieve here. There are repairs that need to be done and the landlord has hired people to carry out the repairs. Are you not receiving notice for when these people are coming round? Do you wish to be present whilst the work is carried out?
As for the invoices, they've got nothing to do with you. If you suspect that your landlord is a tax evader then contact HMRC. If your landlord doesn't have a licence but should then contact the council.0 -
You need to calm down!
The repairs need doing.
You want the repairs done
The repairs are being done. So far so good!
You (sensibly) seem happy for contractors to have access to do the repairs in your absence - so they need keys.
If you want to be there rather than leave them alone in your home, then a) say so and b) stay at home.
Again - sorted.
The impression I get is that the work is being paid for by the landlord.
The landlord is arranging the repairs.
Whether the contractors provide invoices to the LL is none of your business. He may pay cash. The contractors may/may not declare it for tax. The LL may or may not deduct the cost from his annual tax return. None of this concerns you unless you have hard proof of illegality, eg tax evasion, in which case report it here.
So that's that bit.
Something in your property might be stolen in your absence. If this happens, report it to the police who will investigate. If they suspect the contractor they can get his name from your LL - that's the kind speialist "out of the box" thinking that they are trained to do.
If you are very concerned, set up internal CCTV to your computer.
You're right that your insurance might not pay out - your options are to either a) stay in the property while contractors are working or b) refuse access in which case the work will not get done unless the LL gets a court access order.
When the work is finished, it is reasonable to ask the LL to change the locks. He may agree, but does not have to.
If he does not agree, change the locks yourself. Sorted.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards