Landlord BU?

[KarmaWhore]

Sorry not sure if this is the right area for this but not brave enough for AIBU.

Basically, I moved in to a terraced rental house in August. It's a 2 bedroom in a good area, accepted pets, etc. I was under pressure to move because the rental I was in before I moved had rising damp and I was 8 months pregnant with DD.

So once I had moved in I realised there was a lot wrong with the house, Mould on front and back door, old style boiler system, fireplace in living room not working, needs a lick of paint, every room apart from living room needs plastered and re decorated, mould on all windows, windows and doors desperately needing replaced (house is freezing), carpet on stairs is peeling off, needs new bathroom and kitchen, etc.

Aswell as this our next door neighbours kept parking over the drive and were aggressive towards us. So we decided after 4 months we wanted to move as we were just so unhappy and I did try to make the most of it, bought new carpet for one of the rooms that would be my daughters as old carpet was stinking, wet and outdated, repainted that room and bathroom.

A house came up across the road that is semi detached, bigger drive, nice interior, relatively new windows and doors, etc so we viewed it and decided to take it. I messaged my landlord who seemed angry and upset we were leaving after just 4 months. I said I was sorry and that we just hadn't been able to settle.

Anyway fast forward to now and last week I said we would be moving out on the 31st of January and landlord said ok fine. Then today I get a text from her saying,

Hi KarmaWhore, I've given your phone number to rental agents they may want to come and take a few photos I'm sure they'll phone you first to check it's ok to come thanks

I feel really uncomfortable with my furniture being on a website and also that she said "I'm sure they'll phone you first to check it's ok" I felt like replying actually if they don't phone first then they aren't coming in. Can't they just wait until we've moved out?

Sorry it's long winded just didn't want to drip feed. Thank you for reading.

What furniture could you possibly have that would remotely interest your neighbours. Sex swing?

Yes, you can give notice & leave at any time in Scotland as the new tenancy laws do not have a minimum term.

Agree that after such a short tenancy there should be no need to take photos again.

Why not have a day or two a week where you agree to do viewings? Eg Tuesdays 4-7pm & Sunday's 2-4.

@YetAnotherThing yes

I'd just say no, tbh. Most reputable landlords / agencies don't even ask to allow viewings while you are still there ime. I'm pretty sure they can't insist as your right to quiet enjoyment of the property trumps their desire to re-let. The landlord should budget for periods where the property is empty, and if he/she hasn't that really isn't yours problem.

@IsobelKarev Yes I agree I'm hoping when they phone I can say to the agency.

I understand of course it's the landlords I come but I am trying to get out as quickly as I can. It's not like I am digging my heels in and if they want someone to stay in it long term they need to do work to it. There's a broken bath panel they've known about for months. When I was heavily pregnant I was locked in the house because the front door jammed and I couldn't turn the key in the lock or anything (no access to the front from the back) and the handles jammed on the living room door aswell so my OH was stuck in the living room. Can't wait to move. Thank you for the sensible and helpful replies.

If you're not comfortable with pictures being taken just refuse entry. You've not been there that long, they can use old photos. Screw the landlord, anyone who rents a house out in such a poor state should be afforded all the misery going.

@Kamma89 Thank you I do feel bad though as I really did intend it to be long term and I thought I could do it up but then once my daughter arrived I realised I wouldn't have the time. I might just not until I have majority of furniture out and had a chance to make it look nice.