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Landlord coming without notice.

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  • 15-08-2015 2:36pm
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    iguy
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    Hi I'm just enquiring can a landlord come and demand to be let into the property without notice?
    Now he wasn't aggressive or anything like that, when he came in he said he wanted to check something.

    Anyway basically I just want to know does a landlord have to give notice before they walk into the property.


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    foggy_lad
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    iguy wrote: »
    Hi I'm just enquiring can a landlord come and demand to be let into the property without notice?
    Now he wasn't aggressive or anything like that, when he came in he said he wanted to check something.

    Anyway basically I just want to know does a landlord have to give notice before they walk into the property.
    Yes they must give notice and the time and date must be agreed by the tenant.

    The only time they would not require notice would be for emergency situations or for emergency repairs.


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    Black_Knight
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    Did he come in, or come to the door?
    If he came in then thats not on, but if he came to the door and asked could he check something that's grand. You've 2 options; Oblige him, or tell him it doesnt suit at this time.


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    black_frosch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭black_frosch


    iguy wrote: »
    Hi I'm just enquiring can a landlord come and demand to be let into the property without notice?
    Now he wasn't aggressive or anything like that, when he came in he said he wanted to check something.

    Anyway basically I just want to know does a landlord have to give notice before they walk into the property.
    Well technically he should not call to the property unannounced or enter the property without your permission but who wants to start a war..
    Entry without permission

    What are your rights if landlord seeks to access your home without your permission

    When you rent a property from a private landlord, while they own the property, it is your home. During your tenancy the landlord or their authorised agent has an obligation to ensure you have peaceful occupation of the property.

    Unless there is an agreement to the contrary or it is an emergency, a landlord should not call to the property unannounced or enter the property without your permission.

    Landlords and/or their authorised agents may request access at reasonable intervals to carry out repairs or inspections of the property. This must be done at a date/time agreed with you in advance. If a suggested time is not convenient an alternative should be arranged as soon as possible.

    There is no legal minimum period of notice that has to be given e.g. 24 hours. It is a matter of what is agreed between both you and your landlord/agent.

    In arranging for repairs to be carried out, your landlord/agent may need to get a third party specialist such as a plumber, electrician etc to visit the property and this may not always be possible to arrange within your normal schedule. Many tenants wish to be in the property to allow access but this may involve having to organise time off work, college or other commitments. Alternatively you may agree for your landlord/agent to organise access in your absence.

    Approaching the end of your tenancy your landlord or agent may seek access for viewings by potential tenants or buyers if the property is being sold. Whilst the Residential Tenancies Act does not specifically mention access for viewings usually there will be a clause in a lease to this effect. A compromise should be reached between the parties to facilitate viewings which should be arranged at reasonable intervals at a date and time agreed in advance.

    Entry without permission is a breach of obligations and if this happens repeatedly you can refer a dispute against the landlord to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB)


    What to do

    - Agree at the start of the tenancy how frequently inspections will be carried out and how much notice will be given.
    - Establish the process for reporting repairs and facilitate access to carry out the repairs as soon as possible.
    - If you are experiencing problems with your landlord or agent trying to access your property without your permission, write to your landlord/agent outlining that any future breach will result in you taking further action by referring a dispute to the Private Residential Tenancies Board. Use the template letter in the Useful Downloads section on this page.

    http://www.threshold.ie/advice/dealing-with-problems-during-your-tenancy/entry-without-permission/


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