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Landlord selling your home?

This guide is for private assured tenants.

From 1 May 2026 most renters have this tenancy type.

Check your tenancy type if you need to.

Allowing access to your home

Your landlord might ask for access to your home for:

  • viewings

  • surveys

  • valuations or builder's inspections

Check your tenancy agreement

You do not have to allow access unless your tenancy agreement says so.

See if your tenancy agreement says when you have to allow access to your home.

You can say if times or days are not convenient.

Stopping these visits does not stop your landlord from:

Pressure from your landlord

Some landlords tell tenants to leave if they want to sell.

Your landlord or their agent must not:

  • pressure you to move out

  • threaten you

  • harass you or be violent

Ask your council for help if this happens.

They can fine landlords who break the rules.

Contact the police if you are in immediate danger.

Last updated: 1 May 2026

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