Landlord Right of entry vs Tenant refusal
By law Landlords have right of entry to the property to carry out inspections and repairs under the Rent Act 1977 and the Housing Act 1988.
Landlords also may enter the properties under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 when the Landlord is obliged by Section 11 of that Act to carry out essential repairs. The Landlord's right to make reasonable visits to check the condition of the property is also normally included in the agreement with the Tenant.
It is always best to set out the arrangements for access and procedures to carry out repairs within the tenancy agreement. The Landlord or Landlord’s agent has the legal
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