Periodic Visits - Entry and Refusal
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Exclusion of Landlord by Tenant from Premises
All assured (and assured shorthold) tenancies plus occupation contracts grant "exclusive possession".
Right of Entry
The landlord also has the right to enter the property to carry out work required by the covenant for such period as is necessary to do the job.
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Can a Landlord Hold a Set of Keys?
We wrote this article in response to various rumours on forums suggesting it was illegal for a landlord to hold a set of keys to a rented property.
Exclusion of Landlord by Tenant from Premises
All assured (and assured shorthold) tenancies plus occupation contracts grant "exclusive possession".
Right of Entry
The landlord also has the right to enter the property to carry out work required by the covenant for such period as is necessary to do the job.
Maintenance Issues in Rentals: Handling Tenant Entry Refusals
Guide for landlords on handling tenants denying entry for maintenance and the impact of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
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We wrote this article in response to various rumours on forums suggesting it was illegal for a landlord to hold a set of keys to a rented property.
Exclusion of Landlord by Tenant from Premises
All assured (and assured shorthold) tenancies plus occupation contracts grant "exclusive possession".
Right of Entry
The landlord also has the right to enter the property to carry out work required by the covenant for such period as is necessary to do the job.
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Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 1
This word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for a gas safety inspection and issuing a certificate/record.
Gas Safety Inspection Unable to Gain Entry 2
This second word template is suitable if notifications have been made to a tenant about entering for the purpose of a gas safety inspection
Routine Inspection Template
This template document is for a general inspection (including checking for repairs if you like). It suggests giving five days' notice, but you can change this to anything you want (as long as at least 24 hours or whatever your tenancy states).
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