Written question asked by Stephen Byers (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: In what circumstances landlords have a right of entry to their own property without a court order.

Answer: Mr. Byers: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment in what circumstances landlords have a right of entry to their own property without a court order.[28928] Mr. Clappison: Landlords have a right of entry to their property where there is specific provision in the tenancy agreement or lease. They also have statutory and common law rights of entry in defined circumstances, for instance when they need to carry out repairs, or to allow them to value their interest in a property which is subject to a statutory claim by leaseholders wishing to enfranchise or acquire a new lease.

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