Landlord coming to view the house!

[MeMyBooksAndMyCats]

Please help calm my nerves.

Moved in over six years ago, seen the landlord once in all that time when the oven broke and he replaced it. Was in and out within half hour. That's the only time I've seen him.

Got a email from the agency today asking if the the landlord can come next Tuesday to view the property. He's in the area and wants to see his houses as he's not seen them in years.

Problem is, we have a mould issue in two bedrooms (agency aware they came last year and fixed the roof but still damage from the mould!)
the carpets upstairs (that must of been here at least 15/20 years) all need replacing as thread bare.
Kitchen cupboard under the sink had continuous leaks, which they are aware of and had to be rebuilt numerous times and still went mouldy!
None of this is our fault more just house problems.

Should I worry that he'll look bad on us like we haven't looked after the property? Or is it likely he just wants to see what repairs/what state it's in?
Worried I'm going to get kicked out of my house, I'm a huge worrier. Just need advice from landlords really.

I absolutely wouldn’t say I was thinking of doing it!!

You're paying what I imagine is a decent whack of rent…let him see the issues, especially the ones you’ve reported to the agent, with an expectation that they’re fixed!

Yes, I asked the agencies permission last year and they said it was fine to do as I pleased in regards to decorating as long as there was no big changes like pulling walls down.

I’m a landlord and if I found that list of issues in my property and the tenant had reported it and the agent hadn’t told me, I’d be FUMING! The agent would be fired, I’d ask the tenant what the problems were, what they thought the root of them were and I’d be sending my own preferred contractors round to repair fully, not just a cheap fix, before appointing a new agent!

This is why he wants to come!

He's paying them 10-15% of your rent and sounds like they haven't been doing their job or maintaining his property.

There shouldn't be mould!

@Lifebeganat50 yes paid double what he brought the house for in rent so far. All he's done is paid for a new oven, having the roofing tiles fixed, a new shower hose & call outs for the plumpers with the sink about six times. That's it.
Really could do with some investment. We get damp on the downstairs lounge wall as well not sure why agency never bothered to check.

I think it’s a bad idea for you to replace the carpets. For all you know the LL is thinking of selling. In a few months you might find yourself having to move out, having spent hundreds of pounds to increase only HIS profit.
I would use his visit to point out everything that needs fixing, including the carpet. Having to squeeze out the window to get out is not acceptable, it’s also very dangerous. What happens if there is a fire?
Maybe make a list of all the problems you’ve had so you’re prepared when he comes in.

Nice to know there's decent good landlords still around! Hoping mine is the same! 🤞🏻

He was very nice when he fixed the oven, and was pleasantly surprised to see us still living here at that time so hoping he's still the same!
Hoping the agency doesn't come with him as it'll be awkward pointing out all the repairs/faults with them right there!

Yes that's what I pointed out to the agency what if there's a fire, my children and myself have also lost our balance out the door due to the handle coming off 🤦🏻‍♀️.
they sent someone to change the door handle but they dissapeared "to get a different part" and never returned. Just needs a new door completely which the agency argued with me on and never bothered to do anything about it again. It's like they don't want to spend any money on the house themselves or risk asking the LL it's all very odd!

I'll make a list and point them out when he comes thank you that's a good idea.