Can a Landlord enter without any notice?
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Some may remember my ordeal last year with my student flat, messing up my deposit and not protecting it correctly within the 30 days. The saga continues 
So as some of you know us students like to party etc and basically a flat inspection was carried out the morning after i had a "small" gathering with a few friends, played some games etc. I failed the inspection rather predictably which i didn't argue as i just hadn't cleaned up after yet. The email said they'd re-inspect the flat in a few days time, no problem it'll take a bin bag and a quick once with the hoover to sort. But on the very bottom of this email, it states regular inspections will be carried out without any notice. Is that allowed? I thought a landord has to give reasonable notice to when they plan to enter? Whenever I've had work carried out via the landord, I've always had notice 24hrs before saying that x company will be entering the flat
Thanks, Jack
So as some of you know us students like to party etc and basically a flat inspection was carried out the morning after i had a "small" gathering with a few friends, played some games etc. I failed the inspection rather predictably which i didn't argue as i just hadn't cleaned up after yet. The email said they'd re-inspect the flat in a few days time, no problem it'll take a bin bag and a quick once with the hoover to sort. But on the very bottom of this email, it states regular inspections will be carried out without any notice. Is that allowed? I thought a landord has to give reasonable notice to when they plan to enter? Whenever I've had work carried out via the landord, I've always had notice 24hrs before saying that x company will be entering the flat
Thanks, Jack
Edited by HedgeyGedgey on Sunday 15th April 23:25
Wacky Racer said:
Off topic, buy why are students so bloody messy?
My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
I honestly don't know why My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
i have OCD with a cars cleanliness etc and my bathroom is absolutely spotless. I cant even think of a reason why we're like this as a group of people tbh As a registered landlord, the rules are pretty clear. A landlord (or appointee) can only enter without notice in the event of an emergency where there is a clear and significant danger. Otherwise, as others have said, at least 24hrs notice, and usually more, as you have the right of quiet enjoyment.
bearman68 said:
As a registered landlord, the rules are pretty clear. Otherwise, as others have said, at least 24hrs notice, and usually more, as you have the right of quiet enjoyment.
They still need the tenant to give permission, even with 24 hours notice. Otherwise the tenant can refuse entry.Is it an HMO? Is your tenancy for your room alone ? And are you referring to the communal areas that the landlord wants access too or to your own room?
In some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
In some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
HedgeyGedgey said:
Wacky Racer said:
Off topic, buy why are students so bloody messy?
My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
I honestly don't know why My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
i have OCD with a cars cleanliness etc and my bathroom is absolutely spotless. I cant even think of a reason why we're like this as a group of people tbh bearman68 said:
As a registered landlord, the rules are pretty clear. A landlord (or appointee) can only enter without notice in the event of an emergency where there is a clear and significant danger. Otherwise, as others have said, at least 24hrs notice, and usually more, as you have the right of quiet enjoyment.
I'll also add that you are well within your rights to change the locks and not supply the landlord/agent a spare key.The only downside being in an emergency they'll have to get a locksmith around to open the door or if for agreed access you'll have to be in, or a friend, so they can get in
brrapp said:
Is it an HMO? Is your tenancy for your room alone ? And are you referring to the communal areas that the landlord wants access too or to your own room?
In some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
Nope complete studio on my own, small room with kitchen and en suite. Theres 25 rooms or so in the building, with a communal area but thats all open and the rooms are all locked individually and so have different addressesIn some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
HedgeyGedgey said:
brrapp said:
Is it an HMO? Is your tenancy for your room alone ? And are you referring to the communal areas that the landlord wants access too or to your own room?
In some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
Nope complete studio on my own, small room with kitchen and en suite. Theres 25 rooms or so in the building, with a communal area but thats all open and the rooms are all locked individually and so have different addressesIn some circumstances, dependant of the way the property is divided and what your lease says, the landlord would be able to access communal areas without notice/your permission.
Wacky Racer said:
Off topic, buy why are students so bloody messy?
My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
When i was a student we were in a flat of 6 of us for the first year. Each of us was fairly tidy and our respective rooms were not bad, mine fairly clean but that is because i worked out early in life that the less mess you make the less you have to clean up!My son's digs at uni were always like a pig sty, and that was after he cleaned up!!!
Come to think of it, his house is not much better now ten years later......
Mucky students, pull your socks up, a good spell in the army etc...........
The kitchen was the communal area and that would be cleaned from top to bottom at least once per week, usually twice - but if you can round the morning before cleaning you would find piles of washing up and stuff about the place to be fair.
We only had one inspection whilst we were there but as it was halls they just let themselves in and had a total fit. They had predictably chosen to inspect at 8am the day after a two day party. Lots of threats about kicking us out and all sorts which only served to anger us as thee was zero damage, only a fair few piles of washing up, empties and take away left overs (there may have been a few other things lying about but i personally had absolutely no knowledge of those things).
We had it all sorted by the evening but it did leave a bad taste in the mouth about how they had gone about it.
I have no idea who was responsible but i do know that a few weeks later there was a 'condition report' on the Hall Managers flat, with photos, posted to every flat in our Block. I have no comment to make on how this might have been prepared other than to say that it was very clearly without the Managers permission and showed that she made us lot look like little angles compared to her stinking, feted, pit.
These people are retards you cant 'fail' an inspection, they either give you a list of things to remedy which only includes damages or house keeping items, like appliances left on or the building not being secure.
If its messy its none of their business, its not any of their business, are they your mum?
Also they have to give you notice, when you're in just keep it dead locked, locked with key in lock or whatever. if they turn up without giving notice send them away.
If its messy its none of their business, its not any of their business, are they your mum?
Also they have to give you notice, when you're in just keep it dead locked, locked with key in lock or whatever. if they turn up without giving notice send them away.
Foliage said:
These people are retards you cant 'fail' an inspection, they either give you a list of things to remedy which only includes damages or house keeping items, like appliances left on or the building not being secure.
If its messy its none of their business, its not any of their business, are they your mum?
Also they have to give you notice, when you're in just keep it dead locked, locked with key in lock or whatever. if they turn up without giving notice send them away.
The doors have an electronic lock on. So i can't stop them from entering even if i am home at the time. The contract does say that it has to be kept in a clean state but in the small print then contradicts itself as it says everyone has a different eye for "clean" If its messy its none of their business, its not any of their business, are they your mum?
Also they have to give you notice, when you're in just keep it dead locked, locked with key in lock or whatever. if they turn up without giving notice send them away.
Edited by HedgeyGedgey on Monday 16th April 15:17
Honestly I've had so many issues with them, the flat above something flooded so my ceiling is all brown and stinks of that horrible mouldy water smell if that makes sense. LAST YEAR!!!! Every time i email about it gets ignored or they reply with a crappy excuse saying it needs to dry etc, its a gross sight to wake up to and having to choose between heat or fresh air with the window open in the winter. What do i expect when i pay them over £550/pm!!!!!
HedgeyGedgey said:
Honestly I've had so many issues with them, the flat above something flooded so my ceiling is all brown and stinks of that horrible mouldy water smell if that makes sense. LAST YEAR!!!! Every time i email about it gets ignored or they reply with a crappy excuse saying it needs to dry etc, its a gross sight to wake up to and having to choose between heat or fresh air with the window open in the winter. What do i expect when i pay them over £550/pm!!!!!
Recorded delivery letter, give them 14 days to come up with a timeline and plan for addressing that, or you will do it yourself and knock it off the rent. After 14 days stop paying your rent and stick it in a savings account, get 3 quotes for the work.HedgeyGedgey said:
Honestly I've had so many issues with them, the flat above something flooded so my ceiling is all brown and stinks of that horrible mouldy water smell if that makes sense. LAST YEAR!!!! Every time i email about it gets ignored or they reply with a crappy excuse saying it needs to dry etc, its a gross sight to wake up to and having to choose between heat or fresh air with the window open in the winter. What do i expect when i pay them over £550/pm!!!!!
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