Landlord Selling Up...Would You Allow Viewings?

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81857676#Comment_81857676

Also any sweetener could avoid the landlord having to go through legal proceedings to get them out, which would save time and money for them.

eddddy

If you're planning to move to another rental property, I guess one factor to bear in mind is that your next prospective landlord will ask for a reference from your current landlord.

If your current landlord says you have been 'difficult' about this, it might deter a new landlord from taking you on.

But I guess there's also the possibility that your landlord will give you a glowing reference whatever you do, because that might mean you get a new place and move out more quickly.

Overall, it might be best to try to move forward amicably with your landlord/agent. For example, explain that you'll do your best to move out in 2 months, and you'll keep them informed of progress.

mills112

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81857560#Comment_81857560

ha ha, that is wicked, lol

gazfocus

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81857751#Comment_81857751

Our tenancy does have a clause about allowing viewings but such a clause is actually unenforceable as your right to peaceful enjoyment of the property trumps the term in the tenancy.

theartfullodger

Unless the tenancy agreement specifically provides for you agreeing to viewings , No. Ditto valuations, surveys, photos etc etc. V unlikely. Cheeky entitled landlord.

Unless landlord offers an acceptable bribe - say £10k + -(eg very flexible timescales on when leaving - could be v quick or several years, excellent references provided in writing NOW.

Been a landlord since 2000.

My approach was always offer references, flexibility on time, be polite & helpful. Most recently I was selling 3 separate houses over 500 miles away (10hr each way) properties, I wanted to do 1 a year (CGT problem) and thus wanted to spread sales over different years…

gazfocus

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81858325#Comment_81858325

The tenancy does have a clause that the tenant must allow viewings for potential purchasers, however, such a term is unenforceable from everything I've read as the right to peaceful enjoyment trumps the term allowing viewings.

gazfocus

Just to update, I have responded to the EA today to say that I don't wish to be difficult but having only moved in 10 months ago, I am not financially in the position to pay for another move so soon so I have asked if the landlord would be willing to help with moving costs and I've asked for an agreement that I could move quickly without being held to specific notice periods should I find somewhere suitable.

I hadn't thought of asking about references but I will follow up re references when I get a response.

Unfortunately it does look like we may have to consider moving out of our schools catchment due to severe lack of availability which then also disrupts our children one of whom is coming up to her final year in primary school.

theartfullodger

Completely agree clause allowing viewings unenforceable. Good luck & best wishes and sorry.

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81857867#Comment_81857867

I expect few landlords actually expect tenants to move two months after receiving the notice. They would probably be happy enough if they said they would move within 6 months.

Grumpy_chap

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Unfortunately it does look like we may have to consider moving out of our schools catchment due to severe lack of availability which then also disrupts our children one of whom is coming up to her final year in primary school.

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Can you delay the move until she has been accepted for the school of choice?