Very frequent landlord visits

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JennyPiccolo · 28/01/2014 14:16

My landlord visits once every two months. He visited once a month for the first year we lived there, and now every second month. To be honest, I feel like it's an imposition. There haven't been any major issues with the flat or anything. Do I have any right to ask him to come round less frequently?

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specialsubject · 28/01/2014 14:27

in the UK: yes, you do. You are entitled to 'quiet enjoyment'. He can ask to come in at reasonable intervals with reasonable notice, but unless it is an emergency he has no right to enter.

landlords that check on properties are good, but there are limits. Reassure him that you will inform if there are problems, ask if there is anything in particular he wants to watch out for, and then say that you'd like the visits reduced.

he may have been burnt by dodgy tenants in the past, but that's not your fault.

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JennyPiccolo · 28/01/2014 15:07

What's a 'reasonable interval'?

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JennyPiccolo · 28/01/2014 15:11

4 months or something? I rent out a flat as well, but it's to a friend so I'm round there socially every so often.

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 28/01/2014 16:38

Maybe he fancies you !!!

Lottiedoubtie · 28/01/2014 16:40

3 monthly at the most I'd say, always with notice.

HaveToWearHeels · 28/01/2014 22:40

We do ours three months after moving in and then every 6 months.

MoreBeta · 28/01/2014 22:49

Actually he has no right to enter your home at all except at your invitation and in emergency to prevent damage.

Your right is quiet enjoyment.

For the sake of good relations I say every 3 months and only with 24 hour notice. Amateur landlords need to be told the law.

Dillydollydaydream · 29/01/2014 10:03

My LL knocks on the door unannounced every few weeks as he lives locally. Does my head in to be honest. I'm always on edge incase he comes by. I know he needs to give 24hrs to enter the property but where do I stand with him stopping by?

Damnautocorrect · 29/01/2014 10:13

Poor you, mine had a stint of it at first it was awful, the stress of keeping it extra tidy and clean (I keep it clean and tidy but seem to go into overdrive if they are coming).
I don't think its right they are there that much but I'm not sure how you can broach it easily

specialsubject · 29/01/2014 10:45

dilly he can knock on the door all he likes, you don't have to answer and if you do you don't have to let him in.

Sounds like he also needs a polite letter reminding him of the rules, (use the phrase 'quiet enjoyment') and that you would appreciate not being disturbed otherwise. Tell him how you want to be contacted and reassure him that if there are any problems with the property, you will let him know.

if he still ignores then you need to take action.

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