Miscellaneous 

Do I have to allow viewings as a tenant?

Leia Doyle

Do I have to allow viewings as a tenant?

If the tenant doesn’t want to allow access, whether it be for viewings, inspections or general maintenance, that’s their statutory right. It means that they [the tenant] are entitled to live in the property without interference from the landlord or anyone acting on his behalf (such as his letting agent).

Can I move out before my tenancy ends?

You can move out early without paying rent for the full tenancy if: there is a break clause in your tenancy agreement. your landlord agrees to end the tenancy early.

What do you pay attention to when signing a lease?

10 Things To Consider Before You Sign A Rental Lease

  • Is the property condition documented?
  • Can you have roommates?
  • How’s the neighborhood after dark?
  • Are there landlord inspection clauses?
  • Who’s responsible for what?
  • Don’t overlook parking!
  • How can the lease be terminated?
  • What will it cost to break the lease?

Tenants should not be pressured to allow viewings. The government guidelines stress that social distancing must be adhered to and that there should be no viewings at all in properties where tenants are shielding, or self-isolating because they have symptoms of coronavirus.

Can you refuse viewings as a tenant?

Unless there is a term in your tenancy agreement which allows you to schedule viewings during the last month of a tenancy, your sitting tenants are entitled to refuse any agent or viewers access to the property.

When do you have to vacate a rental property?

You’re required to have all your personal items – including furniture – out of the property, and to have left it in suitable condition for new tenants on this date. You’re also required to continue paying rent until this date, regardless of whether you choose to remain living at the property until the final day or not.

Do you need to issue a vacating notice when your lease is up?

Firstly, you need to issue your vacating notice. If you’re intending to leave just after your lease is up, you need to provide the notice required in your state.

Can a landlord force you to vacate an apartment?

However, state law governing tenants and landlords supersedes any provisions in your rental agreement. If the landlord’s procedures are not in accordance with state law, you cannot be held to them. You are required to vacate the apartment completely by the termination date in your rental agreement.

What should I do before vacating my house?

Cleaning before you vacate should be an extensive process, not just a simple tidying up. Some of the fundamentals include: Cleaning of the oven, cooktop & range hood inside and outside and around and under knobs Carpets vacuumed and cleaned properly.