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Can the company i rent my apartment from gain entry with their set of keys anytime they wish?
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Ive been renting my apartment for around 5 to 6 months from a company that let properties for landlords.......... they have recently written to me informing that they wish to inspect my apartment and they gave me a date.... i have no problem with this as my apartment is well looked after, smart and clean etc etc. But then i read on... the letter said 'if you are unable to attend the inspection we shall gain entry using the key we have at the office'. Now obviously im a little uncomfortable about this, fortunately the time they say they want to do their inspection i am in and not at work but what if i wasnt !! Can they really just come in when im not there ?? I dont like that if its true....that means they could come into my flat and snoop round at anytime
Can they do this??
Can they do this??
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.You have a right to be present; they can not let themselves in if you do not give permission to do so without you present.
They have a right to let themselves in an emergency (flooding etc).
However you are within your rights to change the locks and not hand over a spare key. You must reinstall the olds locks when you leave, all done at your expense and with no damage to the property or you may lose some of your deposit.
They have a right to let themselves in an emergency (flooding etc).
However you are within your rights to change the locks and not hand over a spare key. You must reinstall the olds locks when you leave, all done at your expense and with no damage to the property or you may lose some of your deposit.
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The landlord or agent has the right to ask permission to enter the property. The tenant has the right to refuse. The landlord or agent cannot let themselves in whenever they wish.
However, this only applies where there is a single or joint tenancy agreement. Where several tenants are sharing and have separate tenancy agreements the landlord or agent can legally let themselves into the common areas, but not individual's rooms, without prior permission.
Many landlords and agents, unfortunately, don't know the law.
However, this only applies where there is a single or joint tenancy agreement. Where several tenants are sharing and have separate tenancy agreements the landlord or agent can legally let themselves into the common areas, but not individual's rooms, without prior permission.
Many landlords and agents, unfortunately, don't know the law.
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