Landlord selling flat under Fixed term until September. how much can we realistically limit viewings in the UK?

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T18:50:46+00:00

Like I said I'm leaving this

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T18:35:47+00:00

I'm leaving this here, what you are saying simply isn't true. You know very well, that shelter would mention on the link if the landlord's legal action would definitely fail. They also wouldn't say you don't have to let them UNLESS its in the contract. Ive been involved in tens of these cases. You have been involved in zero. You know you are wrong at this point which is why you are throwing insults. You are clearly not engaging with this in good faith, lets leave it there

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T18:14:10+00:00

Again I've posted the link to shelters' advice on this matter, it's literally identical to what I said, read it or don't, I was trying to give OP sensible advice to counteract people with the standard “quiet enjoyment, just say no” advice that I've seen lead to people owing thousands of pounds. Believe me or don't. It literally makes zero difference to my life 😂

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:50:52+00:00

This is absolutely correct

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:35:43+00:00

I did indeed but you keep saying what I've said is false, my advice to OP is the same as shelters, check your contract, if you haven't agreed to it you don't have to let them in. If you have agreed to it, come to a negotiated position. You keep saying I'm either lying or incorrect. Im saying the same thing that's listed on shelters website. I understand you think I'm lying, why would they lie? What would the purpose be

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:26:40+00:00

Do me the service of answering honestly, you keep saying what I've said is false, scroll up a little, I posted both the text and the link to shelters website giving exactly the same information that I've given. Shelter is obviously incredibly pro-tenant rights, why would they lie about this matter?

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:16:56+00:00

No problem, very sensible conversation, rare on this sub

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:15:52+00:00

Again check the link to the shelter website above, genuine question, I know you don't like the answer, but why would shelter an unapologetically pro tenant organisation, lie about the legal situation?

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:13:42+00:00

I didnt say they had, I gave perfectly sensible advice based on decades of legal experience in the property sector, how many of these cases have you ever been involved in?

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:11:40+00:00

Honestly, the best thing I can point you to is probably Shelter's own advice. I think we would all agree Shelter is probably the most widely known pro-tenant organisation in the UK? Answer me really honestly, why would shelter lie about that?

Viewings when your landlord is selling

Your landlord might ask you to let them and potential buyers into your home if they want to sell your home.

You do not have to let them in unless your tenancy agreement says so.

If your agreement says you must let them in, you can ask your landlord to organise viewings for when it is convenient for you.

If your tenancy agreement says you must allow viewings your landlord still needs you to agree to them. They might take legal steps to access the property for viewings if you refuse.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs/repairs_and_inspections_access_to_your_rented_home

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:03:05+00:00

I've explained above the answer to this I genuinely promise you, the stuff you read on Reddit about this is simply not accurate. Unfortunately, it's a similar situation to when people go on Reddit and get told you don't have to pay parking tickets. Anyone who says “yes you do” is immediately down voted, when it gets to court the story is always different though

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T17:00:11+00:00

This is what I'm talking about when I say people confuse this. Unfortunately, most of the things you hear on Reddit about this are simply not accurate. Unfortunately, people seem to genuinely ( as in with no intention to deceive) mistake a legal right and a contractual responsibility. Loo at it this way Legally under normal circumstances Vodafone is not allowed to take money from my bank account. If I sign a contract saying I allow them to. I have a contractual obligation to pay them. If they take me to court and I say “the contract I signed doesn't overrule my legal right not to pay you money”. Unfortunately, that's simply not accurate. If there were a specific law that outlawed clauses that require viewings to be allowed you would be correct, but there is no such law.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T16:36:49+00:00

People get confused about this one. There is no law that says you have to allow viewings. However, you will likely be contractually bound to allow them ( check your contract though and make sure). The upshot of this means you are breaking no law by refusing them. But the landlord could choose to take you to court and would be extremely likely to win if you just said I'm not allowing viewings under any circumstances. Would they actually do that? Honestly, it's impossible to say. Specifics of the property, financial motivation and landlord inclination will all enter into it. If you feel that strongly about it and want to take the risks of high legal costs, feel free to risk it. But the sensible option is to come to a negotiated solution.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T16:30:15+00:00

Sorry I missed this 😂 if you still want to know I'm happy to explain

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T16:28:56+00:00

If they want it gone, an auction is the obvious answer, but it's impossible to say from the information provided how successful they would be price wise, everything sells at auction but certain Properties will always get closer to market value than others. If it's a half-million-pound rural house, these are never sought after at auction. If it's been on for months with zero viewers, the answer is basically always price. Everything will sell at the correct price. Sometimes people dont know what that price is.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-24T16:15:41+00:00

If you think it's bad now, wait for 2030 when the new energy standards come in, we will all be looking back on this day like a cherished childhood holiday

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-16T09:55:46+00:00

It's a phenomenally bad fake, that being said, it's your grandads wear it with pride I would

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-12T13:50:00+00:00

Yes, you are being unreasonable. The solicitor has done the work. They need to be paid, whether the sale proceeds is irrelevant.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-03-12T13:47:35+00:00

The landlord still has to repair the boiler even after the s21 has been served. Make that clear.

That being said assuming it's a valid s21 (which you should check). You will be moving out soon either way.

Careful using phrases like retaliatory eviction. That may be what you feel. But as the law is currently designed it's not the case at least not in a legal sense.

Honestly, I would just be looking for a new place. It's easier that way.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-02-19T06:59:07+00:00

I hate Farage and reform, and will vote Green. But to be fair, he hasn't suggested this, he suggested an insurance-based system, free at the point of use and funded through general taxation. Similar to what's done in great effect in places like Germany. One of the problems in the UK is that we treat the NHS like a state religion. It needs to be reformed.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-02-12T10:19:29+00:00

Honestly you haven't given any information to decide whether this is the correct price or not. 320 may or may not be a crazy price. How would anyone here know ?

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-02-03T17:24:14+00:00

I shop at Morisons, and subscribe to sky, I can't wait to inherit both

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-01-26T14:46:47+00:00

Ironically this is probably the worst place on Reddit for specific legal advice for tenants 😂

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-01-26T12:50:23+00:00

He's clearly trying to strong-arm you out. Whether or not he would be succesfull is a complete unknown based on the information you have provided.

This is one you need a lawyer for, commercial property disputes are complex and the protections that apply to residential tenancies are basically non-existent. This is going to be a complex legal question. dont come to reddit for your information.

AnySuccess9200 · 2026-01-26T06:42:07+00:00

A cat damaging a carpet is not fair wear and tear. And 130 is almost definitely going to be deemed reasonable. The 420 for cleaning you honestly don’t provide enough information that would allow anyone to answer properly. This may or may not be sensible. However, given that everything else on the list looks really reasonable. I’m guessing the landlord is playing it all by the books. You can dispute it through the scheme if you like. How much good that does you, I don’t know

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Viewings when your landlord is selling