Posting on behalf of Dsis, we are in Scotland.
Dsis has been in her rental flat for 4.5 years. The LL is our cousin, everything is above board in regards to rental agreement, deposit etc.
Cousin has decided to sell the flat as a part exchange on a new build, Dsis has notice to quit and will be moving out mid March.
The house builders have instructed an estate agent to market and sell the property. Since being served the notice to quit Dsis has made the flat available for EA photos, surveys and safety certificates. This has been incredibly stressful for her as she works full time, is taking on overtime to help fund her move and has the added complication that she has a rescue dog that doesn't take well to strangers coming into the flat. She is also having to find time to view properties herself and get ready for moving.
The EA has been trying arrange viewings for the flat, but they are unable to find a mutually convenient time.
House builders are now threatening to pull out if access to the flat is 'not provided on a regular basis.' Obviously we don't want our cousin to lose out on his house, but really not sure what else Dsis can do. EA want a key to hold viewings while Dsis is out, but she isn't sure how the dog would react.
Has anyone else been through similar? We know her rights in terms of 'quiet enjoyment of the property' and allowing reasonable access with notice. But at what point does it become unreasonable?
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Aibu to not let the estate agent hold viewings?
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LouLouLoupee · 10/02/2018 08:32
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