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To think our landlord shouldn't use our home as their business address?

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tulippa · 02/11/2024 14:54

We moved into a rented house in August. We go through a letting agent and have no direct contact with landlord in for repairs etc (we've had to report quite a few things).
Since we moved in, there has been some post arriving in the name of the landlord. Some things from American Express and Tesco Clubcard and some others for (Landlord Name) Properties and (Landlord Name) Investments. I have returned all items to sender unopened.
I get a call from the letting agent saying the landlord is requesting we don't return post to sender and that the landlord will come round and collect any post. I asked if the landlord could change her address instead as this seems the obvious solution. The letting agent said they would suggest this to the landlord and come back to us.
I'm not sure how I feel about the landlord seeming to run two businesses from an address which is our home. Is it allowed? I've tried to google but could not find any definite answers to this. I don't want the landlord coming round as we specifically chose this property as it's run through the letting agency. Just wondering if there are any guidelines around this which could back us up.

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tulippa · 02/11/2024 15:15

Lellamir · 02/11/2024 15:04

I had this. I moved in, arranged for phone/internet, to be installed, only for angry landlord to tell me that they were cutting off his business phone/internet, as it was registered to my flat. So, I wasn't allowed either, for the 3.5 years, ai lived there.

Oh wow - that's bad. I'm not sure how that would even work??

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tulippa · 02/11/2024 15:14

@AquaPeer

they could be disorganised I think it's this to be honest. And being a bit clueless.

They were living here before they started renting it out and there were loads of things wrong when we moved that they seem to have been happy putting up with. Eg: they were baffled when we asked for keys for the downstairs window locks, the upstairs landing light didn't work which took an electrician five minutes to sort but they'd living with for over a year.

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iamtheblcksheep · 02/11/2024 15:13

It’s his house. He can do whatever he likes legally. If you like the house and the rent is reasonable I’d just keep quiet.

AquaPeer · 02/11/2024 15:13

BigFatLiar · 02/11/2024 15:10

If its where he says he runs his business from will it affect your rates or insurance?

No.

BigFatLiar · 02/11/2024 15:10

If its where he says he runs his business from will it affect your rates or insurance?

AquaPeer · 02/11/2024 15:10

Sidebeforeself · 02/11/2024 15:08

I dont see what the problem is? It is her property after all. Just stick the post in a drawer and leave it . If you are in when she comes round give it to her. If not, no big deal. Sounds like its junk mail mostly anyway.

That’s not how being a professional landlord works 😂

Flossflower · 02/11/2024 15:09

Sidebeforeself · 02/11/2024 15:08

I dont see what the problem is? It is her property after all. Just stick the post in a drawer and leave it . If you are in when she comes round give it to her. If not, no big deal. Sounds like its junk mail mostly anyway.

What!! OP doesn’t want the landlord keep popping round.

Sidebeforeself · 02/11/2024 15:08

I dont see what the problem is? It is her property after all. Just stick the post in a drawer and leave it . If you are in when she comes round give it to her. If not, no big deal. Sounds like its junk mail mostly anyway.

Lellamir · 02/11/2024 15:04

I had this. I moved in, arranged for phone/internet, to be installed, only for angry landlord to tell me that they were cutting off his business phone/internet, as it was registered to my flat. So, I wasn't allowed either, for the 3.5 years, ai lived there.

Itisallgoingtobeok · 02/11/2024 15:03

I have a similar problem that the landlord wants to store his junk in my house as he doesn't have room at his place. I go through a letting agent and have had to push back. He wasn't happy.

AquaPeer · 02/11/2024 15:00

They can pay for a Royal Mail redirection. The sender will have no idea it’s been redirected, and it costs about £150 a year.

It could well be dodgy (letting out on a resi mortgage without permission probably), they could be disorganised, but to be honest, they also might not think it’s a big deal.

just go back to the agent and be firm- I will not be making myself available to hand over post, and if the landlord doesn’t want to pay for a redirect ask whether you continue to return or bin them- but they are the only options you will offer.

Flossflower · 02/11/2024 14:58

Ask for a forwarding address. I bet he won’t give you one! No you are not you landlord’s secretary.

Going2TheLicalShop · 02/11/2024 14:57

The LL can pay for Royal Mail post redirection to any address that they choose

shellyleppard · 02/11/2024 14:56

It sounds dodgy tbh.....