Landlord access to property - private property being removed.

loadbang

Let’s get straight down to what is happening.

The building maintenance company have accessed my property in the night and removed a toy dinosaur from my balcony and took it in to their possession. They put a note on my door a couple of weeks ago stating it was “in violation of health and safety regulations”. I took dino back inside, but put him back there yesterday. They accessed the balcony during the night taking the dinosaur; the balcony is behind a locked door and is between the second locked door which enters my property. Land rent is paid for the balcony. A spare key is in the concierge office and I have told them it is for reasonable use only, for example: a fire, water leak, structural damage to the building that needs immediate attention, I fall ill and need emergency services to access, I lose my key while out. It is how they got hold of a key.

So where does this out legally? Anything I should be aware of under section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Housing Act 1988, and Rent Act 1977? I do know they stipulate 24 hours notice must be given before they gain access.

Also, removing of private property. This is theft?

I’m going to write a letter to the company director of the maintenance company, I just want my facts correct before I do.

What is my dino going to do, maul someone’s arm off?

Poppie68

So the maintenance company paid someone to sneak in during the night and steal a toy, did they leave a ransom note?

maninthestreet

Get your key back from the concierge, and put 'dino' back on the balcony?

bris

It's not theft as they are not keeping it are they. A LL is only allowed to access the property with a court order or in case of an emergency.


They state it is a health and safety risk so are clearly defining that as an emergency. But why? It must be in a position where it could fall from the balcony causing injury if it hits a passer by.


You know the risk as they pointed it out to you yet you persist, who's in the wrong, my money is on you, a simple problem easily solved.

hollydays

Um... How big is this dino..
could it be its just to keep the building looking uniform, to keep it looking tidy?
Does it mention about leaving things out in your tenancy?

bebewoo

Go buy 5 more dinos put them all on the balcony.
Change the locks.

loadbang

Oh, he’s 5 feet tall trex. Sits at my table and chairs, has a cup of tea but struggles as his arms are too small. Other residents like him. He’s no danger to anyone.

No other reasons given except in ‘violation of health and safety regulations’. He isn’t going to fall. He was even tied down to a heavy chair. My balcony is a good 20 feet long, so isn’t an entry/exit risk.

Not happy they gained access. I just want to know, from my own rights, where I am in all this. What’s next, they access my bedroom?

bebewoo wrote: »

Go buy 5 more dinos put them all on the balcony.
Change the locks.

Thinking of buying a 5 foot tall inflatable Jesus.

Can’t change the locks, it is in my tenancy agreement. Nothing about leaving anything out on my agreement. Landlady is fine, just doesn’t want me to rock any boats (damn ENFJ and Fe!).

agrinnall

[STRIKE]It's not school holidays so I deduce that the OP lives under a bridge and is scared of large goats.[/STRIKE]

Photographic proof for once, well done OP :j

cono1717

loadbang wrote: »

Oh, he’s 5 feet tall trex. Sits at my table and chairs, has a cup of tea but struggles as his arms are too small

I want to believe this so much.

In any event have they clarified why it was a health and safety breach? As above they would have the right to access the property if they thought someone could be hurt by it being there - I see no harm in them telling you how they thought it was in breach?

loadbang

cono1717 wrote: »

I want to believe this so much.

Seeing is believing.

hollydays

loadbang wrote: »

Seeing is believing.

I'm shocked!

You've left your garden furniture outside!