Letter from Estate Agent

theartfullodger

This is Scotland!



It's not an AST!!

lincroft1710

AnotherJoe wrote: »

In Scotland? OK disregard my answers entirely. I should have checked that, my apologies.

The use of the term "wee one" is an indication a poster could be Scottish.

jackieblack

lincroft1710 wrote: »

The use of the term "wee one" is an indication a poster could be Scottish.

Not all Scots live in Scotland though

AdrianC

theartfullodger wrote: »

Thank agent for their kind letter: Ask where in the tenancy agreement it says they have a right of entry for surveyors (bet it doesn't). But it may be wise to be flexible, but ask anyway.

They need to value the property - as has been stated, for probate. They need to ask for access, because you have a right to quiet enjoyment. It would be unreasonable to refuse access.

That doesn't indicate anything about what the future intentions are, or who your future landlord will be. Maybe the property will be inherited by a family member who's quite happy for you to stay there. Maybe they'll sell it with sitting tenant. Maybe you'll get notice tomorrow. Nobody can guess.

alienuk

Hi there -Many thanks , I found the below from Shelter Scotland and applies to my situation.

If your landlord sells the property or the landlord dies and passed new owner, the new owner will have to honour the terms of your lease. This means they won't be able to evict you without a good reason, and they won't be able to raise the rent without going through the proper procedures.

alienuk

Few responses asked for the letter content, the Letter reads like this

We are acting on behalf of executors of the late xxxxx , your landlard. We are dealing with the winding up of her estate and will be back in touch with you in relation to his in due course. In the meantime, however, we do require to have the property that you reside in valued for executry purposes, and would be obliged if you could be back in touch with ourselves to provide us with contact details for you to allow access for the surveyors. If there is a difficulty with this please be in touch with ourselves. We may require to obtain access through factors if you are not available. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for attention.

AdrianC

alienuk wrote: »

we do require to have the property that you reside in valued for executry purposes

^ This is the key bit.

They need to know what value to put down on the forms for probate/IHT.

Sibz

I see no (productive) point in being awkward allowing access to surveyors. If it's for will purposes they'll need to establish the value of the deceased's estate - for that property needs surveyed.

That in itself gives no hint as to the inheritor(s)' intentions. They may wish to continue letting it out through the letting agent, as it has a tenant in it and provides an ongoing income stream - I'm sure the letting agency will want that outcome also. They may want to sell it - whatever outcome is going to happen - anyone here is second guessing what the inheritor (if there is one) will want to do.

alienuk

Because I am a private tenant on this flat for the past 3 years , I won't come under the the new tenancy law which came into force in December 2017.

Thrugelmir

alienuk wrote: »

Because I am a private tenant on this flat for the past 3 years ,

The manner in which you behave towards the executors of the estate will influence how they treat you. The executors have legal duties to perform under the terms of the will. There's nothing personal. Just business. Might not even be the beneficiaries of the will. Who likewise may take your actions into consideration.