We have a couple of damp issues in the house (historical before I moved in nearly 8 years ago it's pretty typical in our location) and the LL have booked contractors for next Feb. Now I've no issue with that tbh, appreciate it's their house whilst it's our home but I've booked a call with our letting agent that's tomorrow as I do have concerns.
It impacts both the living and dining room and they've stated they want 6ft clearance in each. This effectively means we'll need to take out storage for stuff that is currently in situ, the original email from the agents insinuated just the one day, it was only when I queried it turned out it'd be 3-5 visits (maybe more) over 2-3 weeks (maybe more). And that doesn't include redecoration which hasn't even been mentioned yet.
What are our rights here? It'll be pretty much the entirety of our living space out of commission, we need to find somewhere else for our things plus transport (it'd be basically like moving house!), and I'm a bit pissed off about the lack of ability to just live in my home amidst such disruption.
It's why I've asked for a call with the agent as I don't want to get into an email tennis situation and am also conscious tone doesn't come across well over email but can anyone advise what we'd 'actually' be able to legally ask for? I'm obvs after rent reduction but what would that technically look like? Also, what if they're using my utilities? COL is a real thing!!