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rockerchickrockerchick Posts: 9,255
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My letting agents want to show someone round on Sunday but I don't think they have given me the required notice. They have sent me a text and people have been telling me it has to be in writing as in a written letter. It's not convenient anyway. Can someone advise?

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    Deb ArkleDeb Arkle Posts: 12,584
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    Why not tell them it's inconvenient and ask them to reschedule, giving you more notice next time?
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    rockerchickrockerchick Posts: 9,255
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    Deb Arkle wrote: »
    Why not tell them it's inconvenient and ask them to reschedule, giving you more notice next time?
    I just want to be prepared with answers in case they ask why it's not convenient and things like that, and if they really do have to give me notice in writing then I would like to tell this to them.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,372
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    for a viewing they have to give you 24hrs notice in any form.
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    TakaeTakae Posts: 13,555
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    What does your tenancy agreement say? I think the standard is 24 hours in writing, which you did get as you've received a text. Not conventional, but it's in writing.

    Your best bet is let your letting agents know it wouldn't be possible because you have guests over or you're in middle of dejunking your place.
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    Rae_RooRae_Roo Posts: 1,185
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    blue_cheese wrote: »
    for a viewing they have to give you 24hrs notice in any form.

    This as far as I know, and what you've been given far exceeds that.

    We had nightmares trying to view properties to rent, because most still had tenants who agreed to a time, then would not be there when we turned up with agent, or cancel for some 'emergency' etc. Was a total pain, as we had limited viewing times, having driven 6 hours to get to the area.

    So be honest, if you can head out somewhere, let them view while you are out, it doesn't take long and I'm sure if you were looking for somewhere, you'd hate to be messed about.
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    MrsWatermelonMrsWatermelon Posts: 3,209
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    The notice is pretty irrelevant, if it isn't convenient then you can refuse and there's nothing they can do about it. You are required to give "reasonable" access to viewings if that is stipulated in your agreement, which it usually is. There's no legal definition of that so you can tell them what is reasonable for you and they have to stick to that.

    If you don't care about them doing viewings while you're out, tell them they can come any weekday 9-5 (or whatever time your working hours are) and also give them a one hour slot one evening a week, and one hour on a Saturday if you're feeling generous. That gives them a lot of time per week where they can book in viewings and you're only inconvenienced for a maximum of two hours per week until you leave.
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    chenkschenks Posts: 13,231
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    MrsWatermelon wrote: »
    The notice is pretty irrelevant, if it isn't convenient then you can refuse and there's nothing they can do about it. You are required to give "reasonable" access to viewings if that is stipulated in your agreement, which it usually is. There's no legal definition of that so you can tell them what is reasonable for you and they have to stick to that.

    of course, if you're going to be an ass about the whole thing then don't expect to ever get any references from the agency/landlord for future tenancies.
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    Agent KrycekAgent Krycek Posts: 39,269
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    Takae wrote: »
    What does your tenancy agreement say? I think the standard is 24 hours in writing, which you did get as you've received a text. Not conventional, but it's in writing.

    Your best bet is let your letting agents know it wouldn't be possible because you have guests over or you're in middle of dejunking your place.

    Yup, completely standard, we usually phone, and then follow it up by text or email to confirm. If it's not convenient, then it's not and contact them and rearrange.
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    Rae_Roo wrote: »
    This as far as I know, and what you've been given far exceeds that.

    We had nightmares trying to view properties to rent, because most still had tenants who agreed to a time, then would not be there when we turned up with agent, or cancel for some 'emergency' etc. Was a total pain, as we had limited viewing times, having driven 6 hours to get to the area.

    So be honest, if you can head out somewhere, let them view while you are out, it doesn't take long and I'm sure if you were looking for somewhere, you'd hate to be messed about.

    yea mine would ring me up and ask if it was ok at a certain time, I would never mess them about. I think its only for a property inspection or being evicted that it has to be in writing.
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