Renting / Notice and Viewings

[WheresTheEvidence]

I have been renting privately for 4 years. Last week I recieved notice to end the tenancy. My landlord wants to do viewings but I am uncomfortable with people coming in and out of the flat at all times can I ask they do a virtual tour or wear masks.

[tectonicplates]

You are not required to let anyone in at all. Even in normal times, you are not legally obliged to let anyone in to your home for a viewing. If you've been given notice anyway, then your landlord is just going to have to wait.

[Intelinside57]

Yes, what tectonic says. Even if there is something in your rental agreement saying you have to allow viewings it's not legally enforceable. I would just say no, you are not willing to allow any viewings (no excuses as they would give the landlord loopholes to work with). If you have any problems you can get more information from Shelter.

[WheresTheEvidence]

Okay.

Its just a lot to take in. Trying to find a new flat in under 6 weeks is going to be tricky enough but now

Shes booking appointments for workmen that she wants me to be here for and talking about viewings.

Will look up shelter.

Thank you.

[WheresTheEvidence]

So on shelter I've just read that she needs to give me 6 months notice due to covid is this right? Or wishful reading

[WheresTheEvidence]

Recieved letter 4th September asking me to leave the property by the 16th November because wants to rent property differently.

[WheresTheEvidence]

I sent a message saying.

Recieved. Wherestheevidence

So haveng formally agreed.

Think I need to speak to shelter properly. Thanks for highlighting them for me

[WheresTheEvidence]

I'm not planning on staying and being evicted but if it gives me a little leeway on finding somewhere to live. 6 weeks is a tough turn around :)

[Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd]

She could fuck right off with the viewings and your having to wait round for her workmen - greedy bitch wants to keep trousering cash whilst you do her dirty work.

And she can't turf you out the fast, either.

[Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd]

I'd message her back the legislation, 'The notice period does not comply with current legislation. It is too short.'

The link the right to quiet enjoyment legislation and say: 'Additionally I will not entertain viewings or facilitate unnecessary work to the property whilst I am occupying it.'

[WheresTheEvidence]

Butterer no nothing like that. Have always paid on time been there almost 5 years no real issues over that time. Just wants to rent the property in a different way.

[Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd]

@WheresTheEvidence

Butterer no nothing like that. Have always paid on time been there almost 5 years no real issues over that time. Just wants to rent the property in a different way.

What she wants is not your problem. The notice period is too short and you do not have to facilitate her getting the property ready and let out whilst you are paying to occupy it so she doesn't lose out on precious cash.

I've had to change the lock barrels in rented accommodation for unscrupulous landlords and agents still trying to enter the place to do viewings after we'd said no (that's legal, too, as long as you change them back).

Fuck 'em! They all pull the 'but it's MY property! It's not your house!' Yes, but I am paying for the hire of exclusive use of it. Premier Inn owns the hotel, but if you rent a room in one you don't let the staff in to show it off to potential customers or hoteliers whilst you're in it having paid a fee for the space's exclusive use, do you? Thought not.

[Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd]

@Butterer

In that case you're fine

[Pipandmum]

I don't understand the reasoning behind not telling your landlady that she is required to give six months notice? If you have been happy there and your relationship is good, why not? It may purely be an oversight on her side. Otherwise she is assuming you have agreed to move out when she said, and what will happen then? Just give her a heads up and avoid all sorts of difficulties.
As for viewings when the times comes, you are entitled to refuse. However, you could possibly also allow a couple times a week for viewings if you are amenable. Your landlady is not your enemy, and I think a bit of compromise on both sides helps.
Regardless, start looking.

[WheresTheEvidence]

Pip I'm not trying to inconvenience her or paint her as a baddie.

But I'm not comfortable to allow strangers in and out my home. I have just had covid and don't want to allow people I don't know in with their germs.

Also in this climate there aren't many rentals available I have applied for several but I don't want to jump into the fire and end up somewhere awful because I'm stressing and taking the first place I find because what kf another doesn't come up on the next 6 weeks.

[AnyFucker]

I am a landlord

The current notice period is 6 months. You do not need to allow viewings while you are still living there. You do not need to facilitate workmen other than for the statutory requirements to keep the property safe eg. emergency repairs to the fabric of the building, servicing of appliances eg. boilers and for gas/ electrical safety checks

Just take your time to find a new place, carry on paying your rent and looking after the property and do your own part in maintaining a cordial relationship. If she decides to be nasty about it, that is on her. Please do not force her to take you to court, but it doesn't sound like you have any intention of doing that.