#Latest news with #ProtectionFromEvictionTimes16-05-2025TimesCan a landlord enter a property without permission?Q. My daughter lives alone in a rental property. Her landlord often lets himself in, saying he has the right to carry out inspections. Can he do this? If so, what limits are there on these inspections? A. Tenancy agreements include express or implied rights for tenants to have 'quiet possession' of their rental properties. This means they enjoy a right to exclusive possession, and they can stop anyone (including their landlords) from going in without permission. Landlords who enter without consent may be committing offences under section 1 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 or the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. They also face substantial damages claims for breach of the covenant or under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. • My
Times16-05-2025TimesCan a landlord enter a property without permission?Q. My daughter lives alone in a rental property. Her landlord often lets himself in, saying he has the right to carry out inspections. Can he do this? If so, what limits are there on these inspections? A. Tenancy agreements include express or implied rights for tenants to have 'quiet possession' of their rental properties. This means they enjoy a right to exclusive possession, and they can stop anyone (including their landlords) from going in without permission. Landlords who enter without consent may be committing offences under section 1 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 or the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. They also face substantial damages claims for breach of the covenant or under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. • My
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