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Do I have to let people look round a rented house?

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nancy75 · 20/11/2014 20:57

Quick history, have rented this house for 6 years, landlord died, family are selling the house. They have to sell by early next year to pay death taxes.

I have found a house to buy, we have exchanged and are moving out in a couple of weeks (think ll is slightly peeved that i am not staying until the house has sold)

I have been really helpful to them so far, I have had various estate agents round to do valuations, take photos ect. I have made sure the house is totally spotless at all times and have said yes to viewings at very short notice.

Estate agent just phoned (at 8.15) wants to show someone round tomorrow morning. I said no, I have work and can't do it. He got quite grumpy with me and said fine 9.30am Saturday instead! Again i said no, I am busy Saturday morning they can come in the afternoon, he is not happy and said I am not being very helpful!

taking in to account we are moving in just over 2 weeks and I have a job a child and lots to do am I within my rights to say I don't want more viewings after this weekend?

OP posts:
specialsubject · 23/11/2014 10:12

that is reasonable, but your tenant still does not have to allow viewings. So discuss with prospective tenants before they sign up.

SkyHighWhy · 23/11/2014 11:46

Tenant can refuse entry to anybody - even the LL. Legal fact. End of. (I'm a LL.)

If you wish to accommodate any viewings at all, then you could suggest they compensate you, eg reduced rent for the last week, or £X per viewing, for the inconvenience. Put it in an email, explain that due to moving out yourself the place will be a tip and not at its best, you will be greatly inconvenienced etc.

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