Your Landlord may own your property, but it is still your home and a Landlord cannot gain access to it without consent. In fact, during the Occupation Contract, it is illegal for a Landlord to enter a property without the consent of a Contract Holder.
They do, however, have the right to ‘reasonable’ access to carry out repairs, but must give at least 24 hours’ notice. It is only reasonable that a Landlord is able to access the property, particularly if repairs are needed to be carried out. They must notify the Contract Holder of their intention to go to the property and, preferably, will liaise with the Contract Holder to arrange a mutually convenient time. A Landlord is not permitted to just arrive at the property unannounced without good reason.
In fact, entering the property without permission is a form of harassment of the Contract Holder and a criminal offence, as is use of abusive or threatening behaviour, carrying out needless repairs to annoy the Contract Holder etc.
Most importantly, no matter how far the Landlord/Contract Holder relationship has deteriorated, and even if armed with a Court Order for Possession, a Landlord cannot physically remove the Contract Holder from the property. There are strict rules relating to eviction and a Landlord attempting to carry out an eviction themselves could be taken to Court for illegal eviction.
If you would like to arrange an appointment to discuss your potential needs, please telephone our offices on 029 2047 0909 and ask for Janine Griffiths. Alternatively, please complete the enquiry form to the right and one of our team will contact you.