Do I have to let my landlord in at the same time as workmen?

theartfullodger

You don't have to let either landlord or workmen in.  You are entitled to (legal terms) "quiet enjoyment".  If landlord wants he can try and get a court order.  Probably 9-12 months.

Are the repairs genuine repairs that you also want or improvements?  He has no right to do improvements - unless you want.

Good luck 

Chief_of_Staffy

I expect you'll get far more hassle from trying to bar your landlord from chatting to workmen for a couple of hours than just putting some headphones on and ignoring him. Because if you badger him about what is an inconsequential matter you'll likely find that next time you need work done, he simply doesn't do it.

KxMx

I wonder how many commenting would happily practice what they preach in the same situation? 

brianposter

One assumes you provide tea and cakes for the workmen.

theartfullodger

brianposter said:

One assumes you provide tea and cakes for the workmen.

Tenant, landlord, owner whatever yes, if you've got any sense

dreamsofpretzels

It's your home for the duration of the tenancy, not a social club. He can catch up with his mates at the pub. 
Sounds like he's taking the mick.

saajan_12

This sounds like it has little to do with the rights & responsibilities, and more to do with social behaviour. 

A few clear words each time it devolves into chatter could help, eg "sorry could you all move this outside, I'm on a work call". 

There's not going to be specific laws on who is allowed access, it all hinges on what's reasonable. Yes reasonable for the LL to oversee work part way through and at the end to ensure it meets expectations. Not reasonable for that to be overly chatty, with extraneous people or significantly longer than necessary.