Can landlords turn up unannounced?
If it is a legitimate reason, you can ask them to come at a different time. Apart from genuine emergencies, landlords cannot enter a tenant’s home without their consent unless they have a court order. If they do so, it could be considered harassment, which counts as a criminal offence.
Can a tenant refuse viewings?
In general, the landlord should obtain consent from the tenant, prior to arranging for a viewing of the property. If the tenancy contract does not specify a notice period, and you bring potential buyers to the property without notice, then the tenant has the right to potentially file a criminal case against you.
Can you refuse viewings?
If you don’t want your landlord or letting agent to organise viewings you can refuse and they may not enter without your permission. A landlord who serves a so-called ‘no fault eviction’ section 21 notice, however, does not need to prove that they are acting reasonably.
Is it legal for a landlord to charge for pest control?
This is usually legal but some states may demand a professional service is hired. Landlords are also responsible for some aspects of pest prevention, like seasonal pest control (when applicable), maintaining cleanliness in any common areas, or fixing pest-attracting water leaks.
What happens if you report a pest problem to your landlord?
If you do report a pest issue, your landlord is required to check with other tenants in the building in case the pests spread. It’s then up to the landlord to identify and remove the pest. In some cases, the landlord may try some DIY pest removal strategies. This is usually legal but some states may demand a professional service is hired.
Who is responsible for pest control in an apartment?
Landlords are responsible for pest control and keeping infestations away but there are situations where a tenant can have living behaviors that lead to an infestation and in those cases, a tenant can be responsible for taking care of pest control.
How often should you treat your rental property for pests?
On the other hand, things like seasonal pest control that needs to be done every year, or treatment for pests like mice, rats, and termites, that may infest through no fault of the tenant. It’s usually impossible to determine the origin of an infestation with great certainty.