BER assessor notice

skinny90

Should we be concerned? Received notice that one will be calling around out of the blue. Does it mean the landlord is looking to sell? I know the rating of the house..

Atlantic Dawn

BER is valid for 10 years, unless the landlord made changes in the meantime it should remain the same.

dennyk

It might not be a good sign, I'd say; a BER is really only required to list the property for sale or rent, or to get a grant to do major energy-efficiency upgrades, and it's not likely the landlord is paying for a new assessment on a whim. Make sure you know your rights when it comes to your landlord giving you notice and don't be afraid to push back if he tries any funny business.

JohnCleary

None of your business, essentially (sorry to be harsh).

You've been given notice that access is required to the premesis in which you rent.

Could be for any number of reasons, again none of which is your concern.

If you're going to be chucked, I'm sure you'll receive notice. That's life

meijin

JohnCleary wrote: »

None of your business, essentially (sorry to be harsh).

So that's your house? :rolleyes:

Essentially, landlord or anybody else cannot enter the property without tenant's permission, unless it's an emergency.

Anyway, read this: https://www.threshold.ie/advice/dealing-with-problems-during-your-tenancy/access-to-your-home/

Gumbo

dennyk wrote: »

It might not be a good sign, I'd say; a BER is really only required to list the property for sale or rent, or to get a grant to do major energy-efficiency upgrades, and it's not likely the landlord is paying for a new assessment on a whim. Make sure you know your rights when it comes to your landlord giving you notice and don't be afraid to push back if he tries any funny business.

Could be just the 10 year renewal. It requires access for a BER assessor and despite what was said in this thread, you cannot just renew it.

meijin wrote: »

So that's your house? :rolleyes:

Essentially, landlord or anybody else cannot enter the property without tenant's permission, unless it's an emergency.

Anyway, read this: https://www.threshold.ie/advice/dealing-with-problems-during-your-tenancy/access-to-your-home/

LL is allowed acces with common agreement and arranged notice.

From your link

Landlords and/or their authorised agents may request access at reasonable intervals to carry out repairs or inspections of the property. This must be done at a date/time agreed with you in advance. If a suggested time is not convenient an alternative should be arranged as soon as possible.

There is no legal minimum period of notice that must be given e.g. 24 hours. It is a matter of what is agreed between both you and your landlord/agent.

JohnCleary

meijin wrote: »

So that's your house? :rolleyes:

Essentially, landlord or anybody else cannot enter the property without tenant's permission, unless it's an emergency.

Anyway, read this: https://www.threshold.ie/advice/dealing-with-problems-during-your-tenancy/access-to-your-home/

If a LL needs access to their property, they have every right.

A mutual time/date will be agreed upon.

Get over it. You are simply a guest in their asset.

skinny90

thanks for the responses, Didnt expect it would get a little heated