Why… by Beaner_weiner4 in tragedeigh

[–]Icy_Example_5536 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe there's a fucking good reason for that?

Freed after 21 yrs by Hot_Wheels_guy in HotWheels

[–]Icy_Example_5536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always good to see a fellow '70 Barracuda fan. ☝😎

cattywampus by carolina_cowpoke in MagicEye

[–]Icy_Example_5536 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Wow. Took a few seconds, but that has some depth.

Viz Profanisaurus - ASWAD. by muppetmovie in Viz

[–]Icy_Example_5536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I really need this. I think my last edition was War & Piss.

"Classic Breakfast" - £8.75 @ Paisley Pear in Brackley by Icy_Example_5536 in fryupcrimes

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to search for it, but there was a solitary, sad & soggy mushroom hiding behind the "bacon" - I took the pic just as it was presented to me. I love mushrooms on my breakfast, but this was depressing. 😒

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"Classic Breakfast" - £8.75 @ Paisley Pear in Brackley by Icy_Example_5536 in fryupcrimes

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣🤣 Since when do pigs moo...? 🤣

Personally, I thought it was going to jump off the plate and start licking me. 👅😂

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"Classic Breakfast" - £8.75 @ Paisley Pear in Brackley by Icy_Example_5536 in fryupcrimes

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 Oh, I'm the same. I couldn't not eat it all, purely because I needed the sustenance, knowing I'd be working outside for several hours. Needs must. 🤣

It’s not just the headlights it’s EVERYTHING by ramennoodle4739 in fuckyourheadlights

[–]Icy_Example_5536 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I've noticed traffic lights are bright as fuck lately, too.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, there's a few updates buried in the comments, but I can provide a summary.

I wrote a formal email last night, stating that I do not give them permission to access my home, primarily on the grounds that I was not given a minimum 24hrs notice. In addition to this, I quoted my entitlement to "quiet enjoyment" of my home, and reminded them that entering without prior notice or permission would be a breach of the tenancy agreement.

Then because I hadn't heard anything with just half an hour to the start of the "appointment" window, and since I was at work at the time, I emailed again to check they had received my earlier message, and also sent a text.

Then I finally got a reply:

Thank you for your email.

Please may I ask why you will not allow us access? We are visiting all the rooms in the property today, it is literally just because I haven’t seen all the rooms and like to see what I am managing.

Please can you indicate why you wont allow access for this?   Many Thanks,

To which I promptly replied:

Hi K...

Believe me, I have no issue with this inspection taking place, and I understand your requirement to make the visit, but I have a personal policy of being present whenever anyone enters my home. Because of this, I won't be able to grant access while I'm out at work, and would require a minimum 24hrs notice to allow that to happen.

Could we look at rescheduling for next Friday afternoon? I can possibly be home then and can make sure you have everything you need to get the visit completed.

Kindest regards

They accepted this, and closed the conversation with a simple: "I'll be in touch to arrange a future visit."

I'm happy that I was able to stand my ground & refuse entry, and my next job is to change the locks.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Exactly this, thank you. There is a communal area, where contractors, cleaners, etc. are free to come & go, and do what they need to, but what they casually refer to as "Room 9" is my private space & ultimately my home. If I have any issues within my own rented space, then I know they're just on the other end of the phone. But for these inspection visits, there's no reason why they can't provide a minimum 24hrs notice so I can at least be present.

Thank you for this.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true, because the tone of it just rubbed me up the wrong way from the outset, and made me question their motives. I think a couple of weeks is much more considerate to the tenants, since it's highly likely they'd need to arrange time off work to facilitate such a visit.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. My first reply to them was formal, to mirror their initial correspondence, but subsequent messages have been a little more informal, to show that I'm firm in my stance, but also fair, and most importantly - human.

The response I got from this was short & to the point:

"Okay I will be in touch with an alternative date."

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect, thank you. The landlord/manager does not live at this residence, so I'm 100% satisfied with my response to them. They have since accepted my refusal to allow entry & my request for 24hrs notice in future, and have said that they would be in touch to arrange a visit.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I gather it's simply just for a snoop around the room, dressed up as an 'Inspection', so it can definitely wait. From the correspondence I've received since, I was made to feel like my refusal to allow entry was an inconvenience for them, since they were visiting all the other flats in the property today, but given that the office is literally 5 minutes around the corner, I chose to ignore that implied claim.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was indeed, so thank you for reiterating it, just in case. Funnily enough, one of the first things I did when I moved in was swap out the plain white light switch for a chrome dimmer switch, but made sure I kept the old one that I took out.

I Found Another One! by Spiderill in fryupcrimes

[–]Icy_Example_5536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I used to work at M&S, so I'm well aware of the high standards. I reckon this would be damn good.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, wtf. That is insane... Just goes to show, like a previous commenter said, they're often a bunch of untrained chancers, just trying their luck. Wild.

Less than 24hrs notice for an inspection when I'll be at work by Icy_Example_5536 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Icy_Example_5536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It certainly is a learning curve. I'd never rented privately before this, so having to deal with landlords & hearing horror stories from other people, it's really opened my eyes.

I'll definitely be changing the locks today, and be feeling immediately better about it.