The landlord has kept a single room within the property just to leave some possessions in. However, he comes and goes when he pleases and doesn’t tell us when he is entering the property to go into that room. Is this allowed?
Your question The landlord has kept a single room within the property just to leave some possessions in. However, he comes and goes when he pleases and doesn’t tell us when he is entering the property to go into that room. Is this allowed? Your answer It depends on the type of tenancy you have. […]
How much notice does me landlord need to give me before entering the property?
Your question How much notice does my landlord need to give me before entering the property? Your answer Landlords should give a minimum of 24 hours written notice. However, even if your landlord gives this, you do not HAVE to allow him in. For example, if he wants to carry out an inspection at an […]
My landlord keeps coming into my room – can I change the lock?
Your question My landlord keeps coming into my room – can I change the lock? Your answer It depends. You should follow our guide to find out if you have a tenancy or a residential license,. If you have a tenancy, then your landlord should not enter without your consent. If your landlord carries on […]
My landlord keeps using his keys to let himself into my flat. How can I stop him doing this?
Your question My landlord keeps using his keys to let himself into my flat. How can I stop him doing this? Your answer Your landlord is not supposed to enter without your consent. You should write and ask him to stop doing this and not to enter the property in future save by agreement with […]
We live in an HMO where we all rent our own rooms separately. Can we prevent the landlord coming into the communial area?
Your question We live in an HMO where we all rent our own rooms separately. Can we prevent the landlord coming into the communial area? Your answer No. You are entitled to exclude your landlord from your own room, but not to exclude him from the communal area. This is becuase you do not have […]
