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PIMS Tips: What are the landlord's rights of access for inspections?

Posted : 25/06/2015 | By Hayley Cowburn

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PIMS TIPS …. Quick words of advice for great landlords.

What the landlord’s rights of access for inspections?

By law, landlords have the right to enter their property to carry out inspections and repairs. The landlord’s right to make reasonable visits to check the condition of the property is normally included in the agreement with the tenant.

It is always best to set out the arrangements for access and procedures for carrying out repairs in the tenancy agreement.

Think about when you need to visit in advance, as it must be at a reasonable time of day.

You must always give 24 hours’ notice, unless it is urgent or you have an agreed time.

And remember, the landlord AND the landlord’s agent each have the right to enter.

Landlord rights of access are legislated under the Rent Act 1977, Tenant Act 1985 and Housing Act 1988 in more detail.

The tenant’s right to Quite Enjoyment of the property however must NEVER be breached. If a tenant refuses you access, you are obliged to cooperate and cannot enter - even for inspections.

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