Landlord selling house, want to take pisctures ?

saajan_12

FightforyourRights wrote: »

They have provided 24 hours notice which I'm going to deny as it's not possibre for me to be here at that time. - check your contract. Usually '24 hours notice" just means they have to inform you 24 hours in advance, not that they have to ask permission or find a time you can be there.. they aren't asking anything for you to accept/reject.

I realise the landlord can sell the house whenever he wants, but do i have to assist them in doing so by letting thm take pictures of my possessions to market the property ? This could be detrimental to me if the house is sold and the new owner wants me out. - the LL likely has the right to access, and taking pictures is not prohibited. They are taking pictures of the property with is perfectly fine. From that starting point, there is nothing inherently MORE detrimental to you in those pictures including your possessions (as long as no personally identifiable info e.g. your name on docs lying around are posted)

My nderstanding is that the agent can only come in in case of an emergency/to do a periodic ispection (which was done last week) / inventory at start or end of tenancy / repairs/ gas check or arrange viewings at the end of a tenancy. - read your tenancy agreement. Any right to access beyond critical repairs is a contractual one. If your contract specifies access for a specific purpose or limited to a time period (eg last x months) then you can legally refuse without negative recourse. If the contract allows reasonable access without such limitations, and you physically block access, then you could be liable for the LL's costs as a result of your breach of contract (though hard to quantify).

I'd stop getting so principled about your possessions being in photos, it makes no difference to you whether the property is marketed neutrally or with your furniture, throws etc.

Ultimately if the LL wants to sell, they can do and you will be evicted eventually (unless LL sells to an investor who wants to keep you on, which will only happen if you cooperate). Given you'll likely have to move, there's no point hanging on for the sake of it. Start looking elsewhere and negotiate something beneficial to both of you e.g. cooperation and even help with viewings, mutually convenient early termination date rather than going through official notice period + court + bailiffs in return for reduced rent / deposit back early / something.

Marvel1

Also remember there is no obligation to spring clean the property for the photos, as long as it's left in the same condition as when you moved in when leaving.

Pixie5740

Lavendyr wrote: »

To add - you only have to give 1 month's notice. The landlord must give you 2 months' notice, so while you are living on a periodic tenancy you will have more than 1 month's notice to move out.

That's not necessarily true. It depends whether the OP has a contractual or periodic tenancy and the frequency of rental payments. See G_M's guide to Ending/Renewing an AST for further information.

Comms69

I would refuse them to take photos, they can use the previous ones when marketing the property to let

Pixie5740

OP, your tenancy doesn't end just because the property is sold. Your landlord might be considering selling to another landlord in which case the new owner would become your landlord and your tenancy would just continue.

Personally I think you're being a bit precious. People viewing properties on Rightmove etc won't care about your furniture and niknaks unless you have something interesting such as a large phallic sculpture in the hallway or perhaps a gimp suit hanging up in the bedroom.

Comms69

Pixie5740 wrote: »

OP, your tenancy doesn't end just because the property is sold. Your landlord might be considering selling to another landlord in which case the new owner would become your landlord and your tenancy would just continue.

Personally I think you're being a bit precious. People viewing properties on Rightmove etc won't care about your furniture and niknaks unless you have something interesting such as a large phallic sculpture in the hallway or perhaps a gimp suit hanging up in the bedroom.

I know it's unlikely, but in some areas thieves use rightmove to target houses.

Pixie5740

Then the OP can hide his Picasso and Rolex collection when the photos are taken.

m0bov

This is the least of your worries, think about the viewings!

davidmcn

Comms69 wrote: »

I know it's unlikely, but in some areas thieves use rightmove to target houses.

Any evidence of that? I think the vast majority of burglaries are opportunistic, rather than carefully planned - most homes contain something which can be exchanged for your next fix of heroin.

need_an_answer

The chances are that the property is not likely to be sold to an investor who will become your LL going forward so whilst you have not received any details other than the heads up that the property is being marketed it is likely that you do face finding a new home in the future.

potentially the LL is hoping to give you notice once the property has been sold thus also hoping for a steady rental income in the interim period.

What has your contact been like with the LL previously are you on good terms,will you require a reference going forward?
All things to consider now you are in the position of knowing the time at this place may be limited.

You may want to have a conversation with the LL regarding the way forward and if you are not receptive to allowing viewings etc you may find the LL is less accommodating about mutually agreeing a leaving date.