Renting A Double Room With Shared Facilities In Scotland.

Emmia

Al_Ross said:

What I'm reading on google is that someone renting a room with share facilities it is only entry to their room that would need 24 hr notice to enter and the shared areas would not.

Would that be correct or incorrrect?

What's the risk she denies you entry by changing the locks? 24hrs lets her change them back if she's done this...

Al_Ross

No, it is shared rights to shared areas.

Al_Ross

 I do tend to overthink things. Someone mention changing the locks to not allow access. I dont think she would do that. It's an old style flat and I think if she's in the property she could lock the door from the inside with a key left in the lock on the inside, then I wouldn't be able to gain entry from the outside.

Emmia

Al_Ross said:

 I do tend to overthink things. Someone mention changing the locks to not allow access. I dont think she would do that. It's an old style flat and I think if she's in the property she could lock the door from the inside with a key left in the lock on the inside, then I wouldn't be able to gain entry from the outside.

Cynically... if I was her I'd change the locks, inside key only works if you're "in" - if she's out then if the locks aren't changed then you can have access, since she won't lock herself out.

But perhaps I'm being overly cynical?

Al_Ross

Hi Emma if she does change the locks would that be a serious breach of the rental agreement to then allow me to give her notice due to unreasonable behaviour.

RAS

You don't need any reason to give her a Section 21 notice!

It is known as a "no fault" notice for a reason, the law. Giving reasons just invite argument. 

RAS

Al_Ross said:

"Hello ----,

What happened with today's flat viewing?

Also, i just would like to clarify- - from now on, I don't give permission for any viewings or entries while I'm not home.

Pleas make sure any access is arranged with at least 24 hours' written notice. and include who's coming and the reason for the visit.

Thanks for understanding and respecting this and going forward"

The fact that she's Polish may be vaguely relevant. She may be getting advice from other Polish speakers? Many of whom rent whole properties. Which may explain why she is spouting the rules for whole properties and doesn't realise that they don't apply to her situation?

So reply

" The person booked did not turn up, about which I can do nothing.

You have the tenancy of a double room with shared facilities. This means that you are entitled only to notice of any visit to your double room.

You have no right to notice regarding any visit to share facilities or to the other bedroom in the house.  You seem to be confusing the rules with those regarding occupancy of a whole property?

I'd suggest you take legal advice"

Any kick off, S21.

Al_Ross

Hi RAS,

Unfortunately, this ii in Scotland so S21 does not apply.

Al_Ross

Apparently in Scotland if renting a room with shared facilities the 24hr rule does apply, not sure about not allowing access is she's not there though.

RAS

Al_Ross said:

Hi RAS,

Unfortunately, this ii in Scotland so S21 does not apply.

Can you go back and edit the title to your thread to include (Scotland). 

Most people and most situations are in England or Wales but those who are Scottish will have avoided replying unless its clear what the jurisdiction is.