tenants rights

[helen-28]

Im just wanting to know, does anyone know if my private landlord is in the wrong by giving a key to a plumber to enter the property i rent, to do a boiler check. The first i knew was when the company rang to tell me they would be coming round and then went to hang up without telling me when. I asked her if she wanted to make an appointment so i would be in, and she replied there was no need as my landlord had given them the key. I told her that i did not want anyone in the property or letting themselves in, without somebody being present. Which she agreed to. But i am now worried as to who else my landlord might just give the key to and could then just have access to my home.

[bednobs]

it is wrong. Ok, so essential maintenance is essential, but it should be arranged at a time suitable to you. Look at your contract

[joko]

even your landlord is not allowed to enter without your permission, unless it is an emergency so this is almost certainly not allowed... chekc your tenancy agreement though just in case.

i would suggest you find the relevant legal doc about this and send him a copy with a letter

[helen-28]

Thanks im going to check my tenancy now. Its near leeds am in harrogate :-)

[humpy07]

I'm a private landlord, and am also qualified property lawyer. It does all depend on the type of tenancy agreement which you have signed. Generally they are Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements, and include a clause which states that the Landlord must give you at least 24 hours notice prior to himself or an agent of the landlord (i.e. plumber) entering the property. Some ASTAs also require notice in writing. But as someone else said, if there is an emergency then they can enter.

[another-view]

Jeez! You'd soon be quick to moan when your boiler packed in though wouldn't you?

[stanbesida]

Was there any need for "another-view to make that sarcastic remark? helen-28 asked a perfectly logical question as she was concerned about her rights so if you haven't got something helpful to say, don't say anything. We all know how she would feel if her boiler packed up but I wouldn't like somebody entering my property without my permission or me arranging for somebody to be there.