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My landlord turned up unannounced

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wrinkleddwarf · 23/12/2017 20:42

I work, go to uni and also have a 3 year old and haven't had a day to myself in months. Yesterday I had no work, I've finished uni and my 3 year old was at his dad's.

I woke up late, put my music on loud, had a lovely bath and a really relaxing morning. I put clean pyjamas back on and was just having the best "me" time. Then all of a sudden there was hammering on the door.

My landlord (who I've never met before) introduced herself and handed me an x mas card, had a peer round my (messy) living room, gave me a good look up and down (as I was still in pyjamas) and then left.

I know it isn't that much of a big deal but I am mortified. What must she think of me? Why didn't she tell me she was coming!? I was so flustered and I was really blunt with her but it was just so unexpected. Totally ruined my morning and she probably thinks I'm the biggest scumbag as the house was a mess and so was I 😩😩

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mumonashoestring · 23/12/2017 20:46

Well that's her own sodding fault for coming round without giving notice - mind you she was probably just jealous you were clearly having a better morning than her

She's lucky you answered - in your place I don't think I'd have opened the door for anything less than a house fire...

TenancyTroublesAgain · 23/12/2017 21:10

By law she has to give notice, remind her of this...

MillennialFalcon · 23/12/2017 21:25

Weird behaviour on her part. Seems clear the Christmas card was just an excuse for an unexpected visit, why would she give you a card when you have never met before? Sounds like she wanted to have a nosy. Is there any possibility that neighbours could have complained or given her any reason to be concerned? Remind her of the need to give notice or ask the agent to do so if that's who you deal with.

CherryChasingDotMuncher · 23/12/2017 21:28

She should have given 24 hours notice unless it's an emergency. Very inappropriate. I'm a LL BTW and wouldn't dream of doing this - I give a Xmas card but I post it, despite living near the property because I still think it's inappropriate to just rock up and slot it through the letterbox, to me that's still a visit.

specialsubject · 23/12/2017 22:00

What cherry said. Landlords stay clear unless there is notice given and visit agreed.

The only obligations on the tenant are to pay the rent , report any problems, not do anything illegal and not to wreck the place. ( and they are only enforceable by bailiffs). Piles of clothes and wearing pyjamas are not on that list.

TheStoic · 23/12/2017 23:03

My LL did this yesterday, turned up with a card and a gift. I thought it was a lovely gesture. I was also fresh out of the bath and in my pjs

MillennialFalcon · 23/12/2017 23:32

I've never had a card from my LL, I had no idea this was a thing. Mind you, she is very hands off in general. I thought it was a strange thing for OP's LL to do, especially when they don't actually know each other but I could've been wrong. Still she should have given notice.

foreverHoldYourPiece · 24/12/2017 09:17

She gave you a Christmas card FFS.

She doesn't need to give you notice for this. Certainly not by law. This is one of those bizarre mumsnet "facts"

dreamingofsun · 24/12/2017 09:23

she only needs to give notice to get access to the place, not to bang on the door and give you a card. if she has been doing this (ie being a LL) for some time a few clothes laying around is not going to faze her at all........sitting tenants who owe you several months rent who have to be taken to court is another thing, which she may well have experienced.

TotemIcePole · 24/12/2017 09:26

Genuine question - Have you got a letterbox?

If so, she should have bloody used it.

scaryteacher · 24/12/2017 09:31

I take my tenants chocolates if I'm over from Belgium....I don't want to he asked in, just to say Hallo and put a face to the name (and meet their cats, as it is a cat friendly let).

whoareyoukidding · 24/12/2017 09:33

I met my tenants at exchange of contracts because I wanted to, but I think it unreasonable to just turn up on their doorstep (and yes, it is their doorstep if they are paying the rent properly).

araiwa · 24/12/2017 09:35

was the envelope correctly addressed with your preferred title and name?

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wrinkleddwarf · 24/12/2017 09:36

I do have a letterbox! I would of just really liked to know she was coming so I could of looked more presentable and been more accommodating

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specialsubject · 24/12/2017 10:04

While a Christmas card is harmless, landlords are very exposed to charges of harassment if they arrive unannounced. Not worth the risk - post it or just put it through the door and leave.

Doesn't sound like this ll means any harm though.

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