SeagullSarge
Active member
- Jul 8, 2012
- 230
Evening all,
I wouldn't normally reach out like this for help, being a Seagulls forum an all...
I have a bit of a situation with my Flat in Southampton, and wonder if anyone else has had a similar problem or know the law on forced entry to a property.
I own a flat in Southampton and have moved out to live back in Brighton, leaving the flat for sale and vacant. The property is serviced by Geothermal hot water, this system is billed and managed by a property management company. They have sent me a letter through this week informing me that they are coming to inspect the system as they suspect there is something wrong with it as the readings are low (no surprise seeing as though I have left the property vacant). They have informed me that they are coming on Monday/Tuesday next week and require access to my flat, if I am not there (which I won't be as I am at work and cannot get to Soton) they will force entry and change the locks at my cost! Also claiming that they will have the Police with them!
Please can some one help me with where I legally stand, presumably they can't just go waltzing into any house they feel like? in my mind this would be criminal damage, breaking and entry, and also trespass..
I thank you all for your help
I wouldn't normally reach out like this for help, being a Seagulls forum an all...
I have a bit of a situation with my Flat in Southampton, and wonder if anyone else has had a similar problem or know the law on forced entry to a property.
I own a flat in Southampton and have moved out to live back in Brighton, leaving the flat for sale and vacant. The property is serviced by Geothermal hot water, this system is billed and managed by a property management company. They have sent me a letter through this week informing me that they are coming to inspect the system as they suspect there is something wrong with it as the readings are low (no surprise seeing as though I have left the property vacant). They have informed me that they are coming on Monday/Tuesday next week and require access to my flat, if I am not there (which I won't be as I am at work and cannot get to Soton) they will force entry and change the locks at my cost! Also claiming that they will have the Police with them!
Please can some one help me with where I legally stand, presumably they can't just go waltzing into any house they feel like? in my mind this would be criminal damage, breaking and entry, and also trespass..
I thank you all for your help