"Phil Addison" wrote in message
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On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 13:41:51 -0000, "IMM" wrote:

The laws are stacked "firmly" in the tenants favour, so much so its a
joke
at times. If the landlord does not do essential maintenance, give him
notice about the problem, if he does not respond in a reasonable time,
you
can inform him you are having the repairs done yourself and that you are
taking it out of the rent (bills and proof etc). Remember you have the
money before him. If you spent £200 on repairing a cooker and he said
it
was not authorised he has to take you to court, which will cost way over
£200. If you act responsibly and follow the procedures, the court will
go
in your favour. Some landlords are just lazy and are prepared to allow
you
to do the arranging of maintenance and take it out of the rent.

If he wants to inspect you don't even have to let him into the property.
You don't even need to allow the CORGI man in to inspect. If they stand
outside with the police,complete with a CORGI man, they still cannot
enter,
even the policeman. You would be foolish not to allow a CORGI
inspection,
but you don't have to have the landlord inside. If the CORGI man
disconnects various appliances, once again give the landlord enough time
to
get the repairs done. If not do it yourself and take it out of the
rent.

The property is "yours", it belongs to you for occupying living
purposes,
until you get out voluntarily or a court tells you to get out. Then you
can
still stay until the bailiffs come around. If he does enter, call the
police and they will have him thrown out, if he persists he can be
prosecuted. If he does keep entering without your permission, change
the
locks. "Which" do a guide on letting and renting. Also see uk.legal on
this.

Amazing. For once I am in full agreement and IMM is 100% correct here. In
fact
the details ire so accurate that I think he must be an amateur lawyer.

I am just brilliant at life in general.


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