Landlord wants photos, viewings etc... can I refuse?

FBaby

Ultimately, you not giving the option to advertise the place and find another tenant to take over at the time you go is going to cost him money, potentially 1 month. Clearly no-one likes to lose money when it can be prevented, and whoever will be preventing it is not going to be considered well.

It's up to you, but if you are going to take a stand on it, you better make sure that you do find the time to clean the place exactly as you took it, but it is likely he will show absolutely no mercy when doing the inventory, ie. trying to get any money back for the loss he will consider you are causing.

dieselv2

How would you feel if it was you. Would you wait for previous tenant to move, then try to advertise the place and hope you get someone quickly without losing too much money?

The LL isn't greedy he's operating a business. If you make it difficult he could keep your security deposit (is that a thing or have I been watching too much Judge Judy?) as loss of earnings due to it.

moneyistooshorttomention

Personally, I'd think it fair enough to have visits when I'm home - but there's no reason not to say "Look, sometimes I have incredibly early nights" and "ask" for that to be worked-around.

However - they'd find both the place itself as is and, if you were in your pyjamas then so be it.

It's not your place to be unreasonable about viewing (as long as your security and early nights arent endangered). It's not his place to be concerned if the place is in a mess or you are in your pyjamas. It honestly doesn't matter if you are in your pyjamas - as long as you are wearing clothes of some description. Goodness knows - a few people even go out to the supermarket in their pyjamas (though most of us - including me - wouldnt dream of doing so). But you'll be in your own home - so they take you as they find you.

sparky130a

dearlouise wrote: »

Unfortunately, my world does revolve around me. That's how life works. I don't have to pander to a greedy landlord that wants tenants back to back in his property that doesn't have a mortgage... just to make sure he doesn't have a day where he's not earning rent.

Woah,woah woah,

Your LL has been nothing but reasonable from what i can see.

You on the other hand from the above attitude....

usefulmale

dearlouise wrote: »

It was the school holidays & I don't have a place to live 200 miles away yet. I'm going down in half term or will be living in a B&B until I do!

Unfortunately, my world does revolve around me. That's how life works. I don't have to pander to a greedy landlord that wants tenants back to back in his property that doesn't have a mortgage... just to make sure he doesn't have a day where he's not earning rent.

Doesn't that mean you need a reference from this landlord? Good luck with that.

Also, this landlord still has your deposit. If I were them, I would claim for everything. You would then have the hassle of defending those claims, eating up your valuable time. Invariably the landlord will have a certain percentage of his claim upheld.

I don't know if you have noticed those 60 million other creatures like you that inhabit this island alone. You do not live in a vacuum.

Do the decent thing. Allow the viewings, get a good reference from the landlord for you new place and leave your old place neat and tidy and get your deposit back, in full, without hassle.

Otherwise, if you carry on in your selfish, narcissistic ways, karma will bite you on the backside one day. Very hard.

dearlouise

FBaby wrote: »

It's up to you, but if you are going to take a stand on it, you better make sure that you do find the time to clean the place exactly as you took it, but it is likely he will show absolutely no mercy when doing the inventory, ie. trying to get any money back for the loss he will consider you are causing.

He didn't do an inventory. And it's in a much better condition since I've moved in... it was filthy. I've had it redecorated from top to bottom (with permission before you get your panties in a twist), carpets professionally cleaned, curtain poles put up in 3 rooms... the list goes on. So if you want to discuss loss, let's start with mine

dearlouise

Well, the location was good... and I don't want to live in squalor? So... swings & roundabouts.

But I didn't bring up the idea that the landlord was some how going to be out of pocket because of me. I was merely stating it's probably the opposite

MyOnlyPost

Another case of OP doesn't like the answers she gets and goes in to defensive mode.

Calm down, take a step back and look at the helpful answers. Ask yourself is it likely I am right and everyone else is wrong? or..........

Katgrit

dearlouise, Usually when an OP is being jumped on by everyone I usually feeling bad for them. But not this time.

I've been in your shoes, living miles from "home" in a very stressfull job, working all hours, getting home at silly o'clock and not being able to "live" my life, just getting through it every day on the hamster wheel of life. I didn't see family, friends, wasn't eating properly, or looking after myself and descending further into a miserable miserable life.

And while I couldn't see what a bitter and miserable ar5e I was turning into, neither can you. I managed to turn things around and see the bigger picture, however I had been thinking everything revolved around WORK, not MYSELF as you do. Its a huge shame that you're so stressed you can't think of anyone else but you. Its s shame you won't give up even an hour or two without pyjamas. Its a shame you're so stressed you've developed such a high level of self preservation. Its a shame that self preservation has now turned into such a strong armour you think you're more important that others. Its a shame you can't see you're unjustified in how difficult you're being to someone who doesn't deserve it.

So my advice? Take a step back, try to look at your world through someone elses eyes, and take steps to cut down on your stress. Cut your hours, change jobs (yes, even if this means a paycut) and start LIVING your life. Trust me, I've done it. This does of course assume that you WANT to stop being as misersble, unreasonable and self centered as you're currently being. See the bigger picture and be a nicer human.

fairy_lights

I would try to compromise: explain that the house is a mess because you've been packing and that the house would be shown in a better light if he advertises using the original photos. Although as you've redecorated he probably wants to show it off as it is now, but will probably understand your point about the mess.
Offer a time that is convenient for you for viewings, e.g. an couple of hours on Saturday morning before you go out, and maybe one evening a week - remember the more you co-operate with the landlord about this the sooner he is likely to find a new tenant, and then you won't need to have any more viewings at all.