Rights of access by landlord

What rights of access does the landlord have?

When you have an Assured or Assured Shorthold Tenancy you have the right of exclusive occupation, which means that you can exclude all others entering your home. People can only enter the property, your landlord included, with your permission.

However, you cannot withhold your permission if your landlord requires access in order to carry out his or her repairing responsibilities and has given you reasonable notice.

"Reasonable notice" is considered to be a minimum of 24 hours.

From time to time the landlord also has the right to carry out a general inspection to make sure everything is alright.