Tenant not cooperating with viewings

[Morgan_Randall]

Landlord:

The tenant is due to move out in 6 weeks time but is not cooperating
with viewings. The lettings agent has on two or three occasions not
been able to carry out viewings despite calling the tenant and letting
them know. I’m worried that my flat won’t be let in time if people
can’t even get through the front door!


Morgan Randall expert:

Hi, thanks for your message. This is a common problem and one that is
easily addressed. Firstly, consult the tenancy agreement. Most
agreement’s contain a provision for how marketing and viewings should
be treated. For example, our comprehensive AST agreement states that
the tenant must allows viewings to take place within the last eight
weeks of the tenancy. That said, it is important that notice is being
given to the tenant in the agreed format. I would recommend checking
the tenancy agreement, then ensuring that all agents are aware of how
notice of viewings should be given, whether in writing or by
telephone. Some agreements only allow viewings on certain days between
certain times. Once your agents are familiar with the terms, then we
would suggest writing to the tenant with a copy of the tenancy
agreement. Point out you have refreshed the agents with how viewings
should be taken place and that you expect him to cooperate. Remind
him, that failure to do so could be deemed breach of contract, and you
could face loss of earnings through his breach. This would only occur
if there was a significant vacant period which you felt, and could
substantiate was purely down to the tenant not allowing viewings. This
is an extreme course of action, but it is always worth knowing your
options. Please let us know how you get on. If you’d like us to look
over your tenancy agreement, please let us know and we’ll organise
this for you free of charge. All the best.

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