LL asking for access to property

HamSoulo

dimbo61 said:

An EICR report costs about £160/200 so not cheap money.
The report may highlight a number of issues with the electrics in the property which need to be addressed.
The whole property may require a complete rewire which can involve a great deal of disruption and is better off done when the property is empty.
The Landlord has at least asked if he can carry out the EICR as required by law and it's up to you if you will allow the works to be done before you move out.

This is also a worry, while we end-up allowing someone else in our safe space, they may find something that would require more work. Once we're out of the property, I'd expect it won't be a problem to arrange for this before new tenants move-in. This way all parties can stay safe.

LittleVoice

HamSoulo said:

Hi

Our LL wants to get an electrician to conduct the EICR testing. We have a valid gas certificate for another 6 months or so, but the electric testing has to happen by 1st April.

We’ve given notice and moving out in the last week of April. We’ve even done remote viewings through WhatsApp and Skype to avoid leaving the house as my partner is a germ magnet.  Rubbish - at least cannot be more so than anyone else.

On top of that, we’ve both came down with a cold/flu, (even though you have avoided leaving the house because you are self-isolating/shielding?)  I wouldn’t expect it’s covid, as we are self-isolating/shielding. This doesn’t help if we have to step out for a good few hours into the cold, as going anywhere indoors is a no-go for us.

How should we respond to our LL so we can safely stay here without exposure to anyone until the move-out date?

Regards
H.S.

Allow the inspection to be carried out.

Grumpelstiltskin

Sorry but you don't want  anyone in your house in March but you are quite happy to go out into the big wide world in April and move house?

You haven't answered the question of what you would do in an emergency, eg. water pouring down through the lights due to a leak upstairs

HamSoulo

need_an_answer said:

I think its more of a case that actually you would rather be left alone than allow this inspection simply because perhaps you see it as an un necessary interruption ....its not.

Thanks. It's not about interruptions, though. It's about our wellbeing and feeling safe in our space. There's not much else these days than your own four walls with COVID-19 on the other side of the door.
It's not ideal and I'd be more than happy to fully comply if only we could go somewhere else and get a coffee without worrying if we are inhaling a deadly virus.
Not sure if this is a popular or unpopular opinion, but we all have to make decisions to stay safe, stay sane and healthy in these unpopular times.

HamSoulo

leonj said:

sounds like nonsense to me and that's what is probably sounds like to your landlord too

And the award for the most helpful advice goes to... (facepalm)

HamSoulo

Grumpelstiltskin said:

Sorry but you don't want  anyone in your house in March but you are quite happy to go out into the big wide world in April and move house?

You haven't answered the question of what you would do in an emergency, eg. water pouring down through the lights due to a leak upstairs

Yes, that's correct. You have to pick your battles and minimize the exposure. I'm not doing it because I can't be bothered to get up from my couch and let someone in. If I have a genuine concern about COVID and believe it affect my and my partner's health, then it's the only right call to make. I think anyone having the same concern would act in their best interest.

lookstraightahead

How did you catch the flu?

Also, how are you moving house, I mean practically. 

anselld

The EICR is also about keeping you safe.  For all you know there is an unsafe electrical situation within your four walls waiting to electrocute you or burn your house down.  The EICR is about finding such problems before they do harm.  You really should allow the test for your own safety.

rik111

Sounds like you need to get out and get some fresh air, might do both your mental and physical health some good.
I mean come on you can move house but can't leave the house for a short time to allow an essential inspection....

stig

HamSoulo said

On top of that, we’ve both came down with a cold/flu,  I wouldn’t expect it’s covid, as we are self-isolating/shielding.

I’m fascinated by this bit. Colds and flu are caused by viruses that spread in exactly the same way as COVID.  How do you think you were exposed to a cold/flu virus but not to COVID-19?

Stig