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Landlord access during covid
Adorabelle_2
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Hello
My neighbour has knocked on my door this evening saying that there are a number of loose tiles on the roof coming over onto his property. I have contacted my landlord but does the landlord have permission (as they own the property) to come through the house to access the garden and roof at the back? There is an entry with access through the garage to the back garden and back roof.
I am in the vulnerable category (auto-immune disease) with two young children so I have not even wanted family in my home due to the current covid situation. I would just like any advice on as to whether I am able to insist that the landlord accesses the roof via the back rather than come through the house.
Thank you
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Entirely up to you if you wish to let landlord in or not. In your shoes I'd say no, in writing, keep copy & change the locks and instruct him to access without entering house
Best wishes, stay safe.
Artful, landlord since 20001 -
You are allowed to enter a house to reach the back garden.
Whether your circumstances make this undesirable for you is a personal matter.
No reason why he cannot access it through the garage, But explain nicely and I am sure he will comply with your wishes.1 -
I don't understand the issue? Are you saying that the landlord insists on coming through the house, rather than the garage? Is the garage full, so he can't safely go that way? Have you spoken to him about it at all?
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
The garage is not full and it is easy to come to the back of the house through the entry and garage.I have contacted my landlord but not yet had a reply. My concern is the house is very close to my Mum's house so before I moved in I would see the landlord's Dad going into the property, doing (dodgy imo) work/repairs before it was let out to someone (me). The landlord's Dad did not know who I was by sight but I knew him and his car. Around a week after I had moved in I saw him leave my property and get into his car. I was returning home from work and parking up so I did not get a chance to ask him what he was doing in the house. I asked my landlord why the Dad was round but they denied all knowledge.I do not want anyone (even the landlord) in my home when I am not aware and have not been told. I do not think this would be unreasonable in the current climate.Thank you0
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Well, there's no point telling us. We all agree with you, and I promise you that I'm not going to pop in unexpectedly. The people to tell are the landlord and his dad. See what they say, and take it from there.Adorabelle_2 said:The garage is not full and it is easy to come to the back of the house through the entry and garage.I have contacted my landlord but not yet had a reply. My concern is the house is very close to my Mum's house so before I moved in I would see the landlord's Dad going into the property, doing (dodgy imo) work/repairs before it was let out to someone (me). The landlord's Dad did not know who I was by sight but I knew him and his car. Around a week after I had moved in I saw him leave my property and get into his car. I was returning home from work and parking up so I did not get a chance to ask him what he was doing in the house. I asked my landlord why the Dad was round but they denied all knowledge.I do not want anyone (even the landlord) in my home when I am not aware and have not been told. I do not think this would be unreasonable in the current climate.Thank you
You can easily change the lock, you know.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
I understand what you are saying and I agree, having the locks changed would be perfect but even the cost of a lock being changed and spare keys is a lot of money when you have been furloughed as single mum
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The thing is, you either persuade them not to come in, or you physically exclude them.
If you are immune-deficient, are you going out at all? If not, just snib the front door lock. Or lock the mortice lock and leave the key in the lock. Or even just stick some furniture in front of the door. However, persuading them is better.
Changing a Yale cylinder is a job you can do yourself. Watch a couple of videos.
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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