Landlords are Leaching Scumbags: Unannounced Visits Spark Outrage

Mia Nightshade

Updated Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A heated confrontation between a tenant and their landlord has recently gone viral on social media, exposing the controversial practices of some landlords. The video, titled "Landlords are Leaching Scumbags," reveals an intense argument where a tenant, who has just paid this month's rent, confronts their landlord for trying to enter the property without prior notice.

In the video, the tenant asserts, "You've not even told me that you're putting the house up. I've just paid this month's rent. Is it okay? Is it okay?" The landlord responds by claiming ownership of the property, but the tenant stands their ground, citing their legal rights. The tenant insists, "You can't just turn up here unannounced. No, you can't. I know my rights."

The confrontation escalates as the landlord reveals an intent to show the house to a prospective couple without giving any prior notice. The tenant, clearly frustrated, warns the landlord, "Your options are twofold. You either turn around and leave or you force your way in and I'll call the police."

This incident has sparked a flurry of reactions online. One user highlighted UK law, stating that "a landlord must give a tenant at least 24 hours notice before entering a property, unless it is a genuine emergency." Another user commented, "Good job he has the legal right to say no," emphasizing the tenant's right to refuse entry under these circumstances.

Several users shared similar experiences, with one stating, "If I was those potential tenants, I'd just turn around and walk away on the spot. That landlord is just showing her true colours. If she's doing it to a current tenant, she'll do it again to them." Another user shared a personal anecdote, recalling how their landlord's unannounced visits led to disputes and discomfort.

Interestingly, some users compared this situation to laws in other countries. One pointed out that in France, "landlord has the obligation to provide a decent housing and ensure the peaceful enjoyment of the tenant. Barging in is impossible."

This video and the ensuing discussions highlight the ongoing issues between tenants and landlords, particularly regarding privacy and respect for tenants' rights. It serves as a reminder for tenants to be aware of their legal rights and for landlords to adhere to the laws designed to protect those rights.

Understanding tenant rights is crucial. For those facing similar situations, legal recourse and tenant associations can provide valuable assistance. This incident serves as a cautionary tale for landlords to maintain respectful and lawful interactions with their tenants to avoid disputes and potential legal ramifications.

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BrayerIncognito

UK law states that a landlord must give a tenant at least 24 hours notice before entering a property, unless it is a genuine emergency. So no, the landlord doesn't have the right to show these people around without any prior notice. Simply informing the Tenant that the property is up for sale does not count as prior notice for a visit such as this

Slugsie

If I was those potential tenants I'd just turn around and walk away on the spot. That landlord is just showing her true colours. If she's doing it to a current tenant, she'll do it again to them.

youdontknowmeormydog

Good job he has the legal right to say no.

ApolloSierra

Technically whilst renting, isn't that considered his property?

myotherusernameisalreadytaken

I would like to know how this ended.

Poppypoppoppop

Fun fact: this is illegal in most European countries. In France for instance, landlord has the obligation to provide a decent housing and ensure the peaceful enjoyment of the tenant. Barging in is impossible. Plus, landlord has to offer the house to the current tenant FIRST, only after tenant refusal it can be put for sale on the market. If tenant is about to go, landlord and tenant can come to agreement beforehand to let people visit while tenant is still there of course.

Taishosama

dude how are the people behind her staying silent? they are there to check it out right? how are they not like "b****, you treat your tenets like this!? f*** no we never want you as a land lord."

access

I had a a landlord do something like this to us about 15 years back, forced us out during winter. They were snowed in and couldn't get up to take the keys from us, so asked us to drop them off at a business locally. A week later we get a phone call asking if we had turned the water off at the property before we left. "nope, why?" I asked. 'The neighbours called us, there is water coming from the backdoor...' Turns out you need tenants heat your building or the pipes up stairs burst and flood.

mindstorm8191

Okay; I thought this was merely a realtor. "I have still got to show this property", and I'm thinking "Yeah, that's not my problem, lady!". But no, she's the landlord. Good that he knows his rights on this stuff.

Mayfly10

I had a similar-ish thing with the last place I rented. The landlords listed it for sale, the useless property management company who always got times wrong said 2.30 for the viewing but the prospective buyers turned up at 1.30 and when we rang the property managers they said a different time again. So we showed the prospective buyers round by ourselves and pointed out all the very expensive problems with the property. It was great.