Would you let landlord inspect flat without your presence?

[ritasau]

We rent. We have quarterly inspections by the landlord/agents.

Appointment was made for flat inspection between 2-4pm on a Wednesday. We asked if they could do a Friday as we work in the office Monday-Thursday. Agent said no, they are only visiting our block of flats on the Wednesday.

So I rearranged some meetings to work from home on the Wednesday and will go into the office on Friday instead. I had to get my manager’s permission.

Fast forward to Wednesday. At 2:30pm I receive an email saying sorry they aren’t coming today. Can they come next Thursday instead?

I responded saying we would in the office Monday-Thursday. So could they come this Friday (dh would be in) or what about the Friday after, or the weekend.

Agent said no, they can only do next Thursday. Neither of us can be here due to in person work meetings in the office.

Would you let the agent look around without you being there? Nothing to hide and flat is well cared for, but I don’t want strangers looking around my home without my presence.

An old thread but recently commented on.

I’m a landlord myself and I private let my properties so I don’t have to pay the agent fees!! Unless it’s an absolute critical emergency then I wouldn’t visit a property without the tenant being there unless they give express permission. They pay me good money each month so I work to a mutually convenient time…

I also attend with electricians and plumbers when safety inspections are carried out..