To be suspicious of many people living in my house?

[Pineau]

I rent out my house via an agent, original guy who worked for agent who I dealt with was sacked for some reason, anyway rental was for a small family, parents and one child.
Soon after they moved in, fridge was reported broke so I ordered a new one for next day delivery.
Some months later agent did an inspection, old and new fridge in photos. Apparently the fridge started working again.
Then the new washing machine broke.
Agent said all in order,
Then they wanted a cooker hood installed as lots of condensation from cooking..
Now water pouring through ceiling from shower.
Plumbers there have said there were a lot of people in the house, four adults and three kids..
Anyway have the agent going to see tomorrow.

[AbyssinianBanana]

Chwaraeteg - you DO understand the estate agent came round with a camera and took the pictures with the tenants' permission? And received their permission to publish the image on the fucking Internet?

Cause I don't think you do.

[Chwaraeteg]

Ah, no. I didn't realise the tenant had given the OP permission to publish the photos online. I must have missed that. apologies!

[PersianCatLady]

I didn't realise the tenant had given the OP permission to publish the photos online
Either way it doesn't matter whether permission was granted or not, the OP has done nothing wrong.

[Chwaraeteg]

That's a matter of opinion. Isn't that why the OP is asking AIBU?

[milliemolliemou]

Persian Cat - there may be something more that journalists get caught up in. If the owner is posting on Mumsnet AND her house if up for rent/sale on RightMove, then someone could triangulate if so inclined?

[PersianCatLady]

That's a matter of opinion. Isn't that why the OP is asking AIBU?
No.

She is asking about whether she IBU about thinking that there are more people in her house than there should be and about what action she should she should take with regards to the damage that they have caused to her home.

She was also asking about what action should take with regards to her apparently useless letting agent.

The OP herself never once mentioned anything about the Data Protection Act until you made the following rude and unhelpful comments -
"I hope you realise that by posting pictures of the tennant's belongings / property here you are in breach of the Data Protection Act? I do so hope you get sued"
"You also sound completely clueless about your rights and responsibilities as a landlord. Get your shit together"

I think that the OP actually posted on here for help and advice which most people kindly gave. Whilst you decided to turn the thread into the Chwaraeteg sideshow where you wanted to argue and make it all about you.

[Pineau]

Hi, have heard back from agent, just a short email that the tenants are actively looking for new accommodation and will put the decor back as it was.
As to being clueless and get my shit together, that is why I pay for a full management service so I should not have to deal with these issues and the agent asking me to deal with the tenant when he is stressed. I pay for someone who should be clued up.

[PersianCatLady]

Persian Cat - there may be something more that journalists get caught up in
In English law there are no restrictions on taking photos in public places apart from in a few specifically defined (by law) exceptions and restrictions, for example of children and in courtrooms.

[PersianCatLady]

The tenants are actively looking for new accommodation and will put the decor back as it was
That's a relief.

I don't want to worry you but I would get the agent to ensure that the new appliances you mentioned are left behind when the tenants leave. Seeing as they have kept both the old and new ones, I would not be surprised if the new appliances were removed from the property and the old ones left in place.