Published 22 May 2019
As tenants, you're entitled to reasonable peace and privacy at the property you're renting. This means that, in general, your landlord cannot drop in to view the property whenever they so choose, but must abide by certain rules when wanting to visit.
While, as mentioned above, in general your landlord cannot just come onto the property without warning or consent, there are certain circumstances that override this. These situations include:
A landlord can visit a property at any time, if the tenant gives consent. However, visiting without consent requires them to jump through a few extra hoops. They need to consider the purpose of their visit, how often they frequent the property for that particular reason and the notice they have to provide to you. A few of the specific scenarios include the following:
Inspecting the premises:
Completing a property valuation
To carry out or assess repairs and maintenance:
Even if a landlord provides the necessary notice, there are still a few other rules around entering their tenanted property that they need to abide by. They must not:
As a tenant, you have a right to your privacy. If you believe your landlord or their agent is interfering with your peace and comfort, it's important that you discuss with them the breach in your tenancy agreement.
The expert lawyers at Malouf Solicitors are here to support your rights as a tenant. If you need assistance in handling a residential rental issue, reach out to the team today.
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