Laws regarding landlord entering bedroom without permission?

MrNuked

Does anyone know what the legal position is regarding a landlord entering a tenant's bedroom against their will? While I was in college a girl got money from her landlord because of something like this after going to a solicitor, so there are some sort of laws about it.

Stephen

the landlord should not be entering the HOUSE without giving notice (unless he/she lives with the tenants). Dunno anything about getting money out of this. If the landlord keeps doing it, report them to the revenue, odds are they haven't been returning tax on the rent you pay.

billy the squid

Go to citizens information centre.

The landlord is not allowed inside the house or apartment without your concent.

Cabaal

Originally posted by fcddunne
Go to citizens information centre.

The landlord is not allowed inside the house or apartment without your concent.

Agreed, I know somebody posted a story on boards about a lad waking up in the morning and seeing his landlord beside his bed, scary stuff imho

Funnily enough I found out I actually work with the lad this happened to

subway_ie

Sometimes, there's actually a clause in the contract/rental agreement that states that the landlord/management are allowed to enter the property at any time in to ensure that it's being looked after (no damage, tidy, etc) and that nothing illegal/dangerous is going on. You'll find it in all college accommodation contracts that have a management company, and it's getting increasingly common in *above board* rentals.

Victor

Originally posted by MrNuked
Does anyone know what the legal position is regarding a landlord entering a tenant's bedroom against their will?

It's not allowed. Make a complaint of trespass to the cops. Change the lock(s) (but tell landlord).

Spearately make sure landlord is registered with council, Revenue Commissioners, etc.

subway_ie

Originally posted by Victor
Change the lock(s) (but tell landlord).

Wouldn't you be obliged to supply the landlord with a copy of the keys - it is his property after all.

Victor

Originally posted by subway_ie
Wouldn't you be obliged to supply the landlord with a copy of the keys - it is his property after all.

Thats the idea behind telling him - remember in this case, it was the landlord who broke the rules. If he really wants a copy of the key, let him go to court to get one and let the tenant mention the landlord's snooping.

Also, it's only his property when your lease expires, he has few rights until then.