rental property inspections

[Mabelface]

We've rented our house for three years and expect letting agent inspections now and again. Today, however, they not only looked round, but took photos of all the rooms. This seems like a gross invasion of privacy and I'm not at all comfortable about it. Is this actually within the law for them to do this? It's my home and my furniture.

[minibmw2010]

But it's not your house, it's someone else's and they are probably doing it So they can keep a record of decor, cleanliness of the walls, carpet etc.

[bamboobutton]

It is her house, mini. She pays rent in exchange for exclusive possession . The landlord or letting agent cantjust waltz in when they like.

Madlizzy, i wouldn't be at all surprised if you are served notice soon, looks like they might be getting some up to date photos for rightmove .

[MoreBeta]

I can bet you they did it because the owner wants to put it on the market to sell it and they will use the photos for the particulars.

I have lived in private rented for over 20 years and letting agents doing inspections do not usually take photos.

[Mabelface]

We know the owner personally, and he's not said a word. I've also rented for years and not come across it before.

[UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea]

Why don't you just ask them why they did it?

[MousyMouse]

photos of single problems would be ok but to photos of the whole place I would object. after all it is your home full of your posessions.

sorry, don't know how it is legally.

[NotMostPeople]

We are both Landlords and tenants and when I asked our letting agent if I could refuse photographs I was told that yes I could. Any pictures of things that need repair are fine but long shots of rooms and our furniture can be refused. Any photographs of your belongings should not be used on rightmove so if this is their intention you must not give permission.

[Mabelface]

I'm going to find out the legal position before I speak to them. Short answers here because I'm on my phone.