I have recently moved into a new place, and I stayed over at my parents for 5 days - while I was away, my landlord went into my room as there was a letter adressed to me on top of my laptop.
I confronted him and he admitted going into my room while I was away and said sorry.
He is also wanting to fit a roof window in my room - which means having to go into my room - I don't want him to go into my room - I have paid a desosit and pay my rent in time, he is invading my privacy - also I think he is a bit of a pervert.
What are my rights as a tenant? I have a tenancy agreement. Has he broken the law???
2006-06-17 00:02:09 · 11 answers · asked by hippyJu 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First of all you can sue him for trespassing your room even though u did not suffer any loss. Secondly, he has right to enter the house to repair something but not to improve. If the act constitutes improvment then he is not allowed to enter without your permission. Further, you can read landlord & tenant book for more information. By the way, I just finished my exam on 'land lord and tenant law'.
2006-06-17 00:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by tony b 2 · 11⤊ 3⤋
Yeah - 'fraid so - because its a shorthold tenancy - you have no protection from eviction at all. His choice as to whether you remain as a tenant. The fact that he now wishes to sell and will obtain more money for it with vacant possession is neither here nor there as far as you are concerned. Once the term has expired, if the Landlord determines not to renew your tenancy then you'll have to move out and find somewhere else to live
2016-05-19 22:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord has the right to have reasonable access to your room in order to do repairs that are required. He should come to an arrangement with you for the most suitable time and you should allow him access within reason for workmen to do repairs. This should be within the working day etc. He should not go snooping in your private property and through your things and if I was you I would change the lock on your room.Even better look for somewhere else to live as he does sound a pervert.Ask at your citizens advice centre for your rights and make enquiries at your local housing dept.
2006-06-18 00:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think legally he's allowed to do that without your prior consent. get to your local CAB and find out exactly what he is and isn't allowed to do, and make sure he doesn't do this to you again. The CAB will give you free legal advice and be able to tell you if he's broken the law or your tenancy agreement.
Good Luck hun, but I would start scouting your local property paper for somewhere else!!
2006-06-17 00:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by grinchygirlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this sort of thing is really bad! No one should do this to you, If it was me I would be going mad, how can the place fell like your home if the landlords invading your privacy I think you should get in contact with the citizens advice bureau I'm sure they could tell you who you need to contact...Good luck I hope things work out.
2006-06-17 00:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by harrison claire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most libraries in the UK will have reference books on tenancy law. However I would recommend that you go to your local CAB citizens Advise Bureau. Good Luck Dirky
2006-06-17 00:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if he needed to get to the room for repairs, he can do that. but it would have been nicer if he took a permission first. I do not think this was not legal. Being a tenant is a mere trustee and not owner of the place.
My landlady read all my mail and never diverted any of my mail to my new address even though we have agreed. By the way, she is a teacher..! Sad, is not it..?
2006-06-18 01:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to remember that the law that applies to you will depend upon where in the UK you live, as Scottish law is different from the law in England and Wales. Be careful when doing your own research that you are reading the corect law for where you live.
2006-06-17 00:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by hayley m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure wher in the UK U R, But the charity "Shelter" deals in exactly this type of thing. They can give you advice, inform you on your rights and the law and can even accompany you to court to represent you in proceedings. Check this out: http://www.shelter.org.uk Good luck, x
2006-06-17 01:12:50 · answer #9 · answered by TC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for a start its against the law to invade your privacy go tto the citizan advice berau they should help
2006-06-17 00:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by cujo2368 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋