Too many inspections?

Pixie5740

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

It depends on there terms of the tenancy.



The landlord does not need further consent if he uses a right of access granted in the tenancy.

Changing the locks is a simple process which tenants are physically able to do therefore they can do it.

Providing a landlord has given the required notice it would be simple to change the locks back to the originals prior to the landlord coming and then changing them back again afterwards. So then how would the landlord know. Just because a tenancy agreement says that a landlord can gain access in certain circumstances doesn't necessarily mean they automatically have permission to enter the property, it has to be balanced with the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment. If the landlord and tenant cannot agree on access then it's for a judge to decide.

david1951

I once told a fireman that I didn't have the keys to a flat where there was a suspected fire (I lived upstairs).

Before I finished the sentence they had destroyed the door with an axe.

They aren't going to wait for a landlord to drive (or fly) over with 'the keys'. I realise this isn't the same as a leak or storm damage, but do you inspect all of your properties after a storm? Surely you would only know about the leak if the tenant (with the keys) told you.......etc. etc.

fairy_lights

alan0356 wrote: »

You cannot simply change the locks - you are a tenant - ie you rent the property not own it.

Of course you can - the only way a landlord will find out a tenant has changed the locks is if they try to let themselves in without notice. Which they shouldn't be doing anyway.

fleshandbone

You need to move out, having inspection's once a month is ott, and does not allow you to settle, as you will be constantly worried about making a mess.

This landlord will give you nothing but grief....give him a months notice and leave him to his precious property.

wjr4

Our flat was viewed every 3 months by the letting agent and I found that more than enough - unless they have any issues with the tenants at outset I see no reason why anyone would need to view a property more than once a year!

Miss_Samantha

Pixie5740 wrote: »

Changing the locks is a simple process which tenants are physically able to do therefore they can do it.

Killing someone is a simple process and anyone is "physically able" to do it...
Quite obviously the discussion is about what the tenant, or landlord, has a right to do. Otherwise it is a waste of time.

Pixie5740 wrote: »

Just because a tenancy agreement says that a landlord can gain access in certain circumstances doesn't necessarily mean they automatically have permission to enter the property, it has to be balanced with the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment.

No, that's exactly what it means. This does not interfere with quiet enjoyment.

marcarm

fleshandbone wrote: »

You need to move out, having inspection's once a month is ott, and does not allow you to settle, as you will be constantly worried about making a mess.

This landlord will give you nothing but grief....give him a months notice and leave him to his precious property.

They moved in 2 weeks ago, looks like they are probably there for 6 months at least assuming there is a break clause so how can they give notice now?

marcarm

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

Killing someone is a simple process and anyone is "physically able" to do it...



No, that's exactly what it means. This does not interfere with quiet enjoyment.

Killing someone is against the law, an arrestable offence leading to a lengthy investigation and punishable by a jail sentence, is that a comparable analogy?

Guest101

fleshandbone wrote: »

You need to move out, having inspection's once a month is ott, and does not allow you to settle, as you will be constantly worried about making a mess.

This landlord will give you nothing but grief....give him a months notice and leave him to his precious property.

Cant do that until fixed term expires

fishpond

Miss_Samantha wrote: »

The tenant cannot say 'no' in law...

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Pray tell, where did you get that from?
As it is incorrect.