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Landlord wants to book viewings

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Idontlikecheesecake · 13/01/2019 19:09

Just a bit of background first so you know the kind of relationship we have. We’ve lived in our current rented house for 2 and a half years. The landlord (we thought he was a tenant at the time) showed us around, and they now manage it themselves. The landlady gave me 2 bags of baby clothes, a highchair and a baby swing when she found out i was pregnant, and she invited me out for a meal with her friends a few months after DD was born. DD is now 22 months and the meal was about 18 months ago. Since then we’ve spoken a handful of times. We don’t run in the same circles but we talk when we bump into each other.

A few weeks ago, we put in an offer on a house which was accepted. Even though we didn’t really know how long the sale would take, i sent a private message to landlady via facebook, to let her know but made it clear we weren’t giving notice yet as we didn’t know how long it would take (still don’t have a completion date, still haven’t given notice)

The landlady has messaged me several times that people want to view the house. We did one viewing last week, and she messaged me today saying there are 5 different people who want to view, and do i want her to do the viewings when we’re not there. I also saw that she’s advertised the house on her Facebook profile. Im all for facilitating viewings when we can, but we haven’t even given notice yet! And im finding it all a bit overwhelming.

I get anxious about my routine, and feel that his means i have to make sure im in and cant plan anything else. And i dont know if i want all of these people coming to have a look. A few is ok, but its getting a bit intense for me. AIBU? What should i say?

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PikaPikaTink · 13/01/2019 19:11

I don't think you have to let people in. I wouldn't bother viewing a flat that didn't have a definite moving date. Are you sure the landlady isn't going to gone you notice as soon as she finds replacement tenants?

MsVestibule · 13/01/2019 19:14

I think you need to send her a polite but firm message along the lines of:

Dear Landlord

As we haven't even given notice yet, we're not prepared to allow any viewings currently. Once we have given notice, we may consider allowing some (as long as they fit in with our schedule) but as a landlord, I'm sure you're aware we are not legally obliged to do this'.

Kind regards
Cheesecake

And it doesn't matter what your lease says, contract law does not too trump your right to quiet enjoyment of your home.

LittleOwl153 · 13/01/2019 19:17

Legally you don't have to let viewings happen during your tenancy. Full stop.

If you wanted to be nice you could perhaps agree to a morning / afternoon when you won't be there. But I would respond to this one that until your sale has progressed and you have given notice you dont want any viewings.

Idontlikecheesecake · 14/01/2019 10:07

Ok thank you. As it stands ive said I’ll do the 7(!) that she has booked in Thursday and Friday but to talk to my partner after that. And he will say no

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