Popping in Dropping-in
- This phenomenon can be a real dilemma depending on how landlords operate and also upon tenant expectations.
- Most tenants appear to want to be left alone and not bothered by the landlord - until a need for landlord involvement arises, when they reasonably want a speedy response.
- Some overzealous landlords are inclined to visit unexpectedly to keep an eye on their property.
- This will most often be perceived as friendly (if not eccentric) concern, enabling any problems to be resolved quickly.
- However, it only takes one occasion when landlords who do not communicate such impromptu visits to run the risk of accusation of harassment.
- Too little interest and landlords may wrongly be perceived as disinterested in their tenant's welfare.
- The courts, however, are very clear about the required minimum 24 hours implied notice before, "dropping-in" to visit tenants or a property. 'Implied', means it applies irrespective of contractual inclusion.
Published: 11 November 2013
Last Updated: 17 November 2021