In January, our Landlord informed us that he was planning to sell the house this August. We declined the offer of buying it ourselves and have now bought somewher else.

The dispute comes with letting people view the house. The estate agents are being a real pain in the ass, and are arranging viewings with little notice, and even a couple of times without our consent. Now the Landlord is insisting on his having a key so he can let viewers see the house himself when we are out.

I've been told by someone that we don't have to let anyone view the house while we're still paying rent, though in the contract we signed it does say that we do permit the Landlord to show prospective buyers round (like we read it all or realise the relevance of it all at the time!).

Is this lawful? Do we have to comply with our unreasaonable Landlord's demands, or can we refuse to allow anyone to view the house til we leave?

Thanks.

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My thoughts are they do have the right, they have given notice in January. My concern would be the showing of people without notice etc. Contact Citizens Advice or a solicitor for more info

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I would recommend being a little less resistant and allow them to show the house. Just be firm with those Realtors when they call, and if it's inconvenient, schedule another time.

Why be selfish about this, and offended that you have to help someone?

This reminds me of not allowing someone into your lane when they have their blinker on, because you feel that YOU have the right of way.

I'm in the same boat at this time.

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Move out.
It's simple, move out.

Look, yes your in the right legally, etc but this whole thing is a waste if time arguing about, he's going to sell the house so your going to have to go in a month or so anyway so hand your notice and move out.

Fighting will just stress you out and what are you goin to gain from it? An extra 2 days staying there?
It's a waste of time, the guys an idiot so pack your bags and see him lose out on your rent because he can't go putting someone in for only a month now, can he?

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The important bit is where you signed to say you permitted the Landlord to show prospective buyers around...so you agreed to that like it or not....I think it would be reasonable to say that viewers should only visit between specified times, say 6pm to 9pm on weekdays and say 1pm and 5pm on weekends. I used to show people around houses for an estate agency and used to give plenty of notice...although I did once catch someone in bed....the estate agent will be reasonable if you are, but I'm afraid you will have to agree to what you signed up for. Always read the small print.

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