Locks, Keys, Bolts and Bars

Well, it seems the forum saga continues, now with new accusations. As it seems to me, on the thread there are four suggestions as to the law: It is illegal for a landlord to hold a set of keys – This has been resolved as human error and our article here. Then, three new suggestions namely:- There is no automatic right for a landlord to hold keys, To be safe he should obtain the permission of the tenant but the tenant could rescind this...

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Right of entry

In a lease in which the lessor’s repairing covenant is implied there is also implied a covenant by the lessee that the lessor, or any person authorised by him in writing, may at reasonable times of the day and on giving 24 hours’ notice in writing to the occupier, enter the premises comprised in the lease for the purpose of viewing their condition and state of repair.( Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, s 11(6). Where the right to manage...

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