Our landlord is currently attempting to ban us from having any visitors into the house. Its not a breach of the tenancy agreement, but is it a breach of human rights or any othe UK law?
2006-06-12 06:32:50 · 12 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sounds like my landlady - maybe they are related? I don't think it is illegal to have visitors over unless you are subletting or making money out of their visit (conducting business with them on the premises) - that may be a breach of contract.
Well you know, you should speak to your local council people (private housing sector) and they will tell you of your rights.
Alternately, if you have leased through an estate agent, contact your agent and see what he has to say.
Here are some web sites that may help you as well -
http://www.thesite.org/homelawandmoney/home/tenancyrights/yourrightsasatenant
http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/tenantshandbook/tenantsrights.htm
http://www.arla.co.uk/info/tenants.htm
http://www.landlordlaw.co.uk/page.ihtml?id=239&catparid=6&step=2&page=shop
2006-06-12 06:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by estee06 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have rights to have visitors unless your contract states otherwise. If there is a reason for the landlord not wanting you to have visitors then you should discus it with him. I had a problem like this a few years ago and ended up being forced out of my home because the neighbours kept going on about me having visitors as if no one was allowed in my home. That is the thing you and the landlord must remember, it may be his property but it is your home.
2006-06-14 09:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Evil J.Twin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot stop you having visitors during the day or up until 9pm, after that it would depend on the small print in your lease
Phone your local citizens Advice Bureau & take along a copy of the lease agreement they will tell you what the landlord can & can't do and will back you if needed with the landlord
2006-06-12 06:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by madamspud169 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common law states that you have a property right in the property you rent. It is yours, albeit only for a time. That means that you can invite whatever visitors you like whenever you like just as if you were the landlord himself. Any interference caused by your landlord is actionable. So long as your purpose is lawful, invite whomever you care to and tell your landlord you will sue if he interferes.
2006-06-12 06:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Loss Leader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?? Youre not allowed to have visitors? if your contract doesnt say anything about not allowing visitors, then invite as many people as you want!
2006-06-12 06:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that is legal in any country. If you have leased a space, you can have visitors.
2006-06-12 06:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes after all you live there so long as rent is paid and damage isnt done then it should not be a problem and he should have told you this before you signed any agreement and moved in
2006-06-12 06:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by maerylyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him 2 piss off and have a look at your tenancy agreement,bet it dont say that.
2006-06-12 06:39:49 · answer #8 · answered by nikgy71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no visitors ever? no way that could be allowed.
2006-06-12 06:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it's a condition of your lease he can't say much.
2006-06-12 06:36:14 · answer #10 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋