Comments on: Tenancy Agreements 31 days of tips – Day 23 – inspections http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/23/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-23-inspections/ From landlord and tenant solicitor Tessa Shepperson Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:12:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tessa Shepperson http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/23/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-23-inspections/comment-page-1/#comment-12907 Tessa Shepperson Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:36:54 +0000 http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/?p=2737#comment-12907 Hi Mike, thanks for your comment. I suppose it depends partly on the property and the tenants. I know some landlords hardly ever inspect as the property is in good condition and they trust the tenants to let them know if any problems arise. Hi Mike, thanks for your comment.

I suppose it depends partly on the property and the tenants. I know some landlords hardly ever inspect as the property is in good condition and they trust the tenants to let them know if any problems arise.

]]> By: mike robson http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/23/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-23-inspections/comment-page-1/#comment-12905 mike robson Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:14:51 +0000 http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/?p=2737#comment-12905 My view is that there is not much damage a normal tenant can do that would not fall within the fast track of a small claims court. So even if there is a problem and say, for example, a tenant removes a cupboard or installs an ugly fireplace, the damage is insignificant. Most tenants will not do anything remotely major without contacting the landlord first and in fact the most common problems involve damage as the tenancy comes to an end, because of some disagreement with terms or whatever. The damage is often to fittings and so easily remedied. I suspect that landlords who need regular access to their properties are probably paranoid and controlling individuals. There is probably another reason why they are harassing or pestering their tenants and the truth is they do not need regular access while rent is being paid. My view is that there is not much damage a normal tenant can do that would not fall within the fast track of a small claims court. So even if there is a problem and say, for example, a tenant removes a cupboard or installs an ugly fireplace, the damage is insignificant. Most tenants will not do anything remotely major without contacting the landlord first and in fact the most common problems involve damage as the tenancy comes to an end, because of some disagreement with terms or whatever. The damage is often to fittings and so easily remedied. I suspect that landlords who need regular access to their properties are probably paranoid and controlling individuals. There is probably another reason why they are harassing or pestering their tenants and the truth is they do not need regular access while rent is being paid.

]]> By: Locks and keys – what are tenants rights? « FreeLegalWeb http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2010/05/23/tenancy-agreements-31-days-of-tips-day-23-inspections/comment-page-1/#comment-5642 Locks and keys – what are tenants rights? « FreeLegalWeb Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:01:29 +0000 http://www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/?p=2737#comment-5642 [...] Locks and keys in rented properties can often cause problems.  Landlords like to retain control over their properties and this includes having sets of keys so they can gain access whenever they want. [...] [...] Locks and keys in rented properties can often cause problems.  Landlords like to retain control over their properties and this includes having sets of keys so they can gain access whenever they want. [...]

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