Tenant carrying out work to the property?

Yes, I would let them do it. If you're concerned about the quality of the work, check up as they're doing it. If you're worried about some uplift in value, as a solicitor if a contract can be signed which allows them to only claim a maximum of £1 for the uplift. If it's a close friend type landlord relationship, you want to keep them happy. Happy tenants are paying tenants. As far as I can tell her, no one has actually suggested any reason why you couldn't say yes. They have given "what it's" about some new government law change. But why would the government think of making this sort of thing a regulated activity? If they can complete it by themselves, I'd let them. If you worry about the quality of work, have a professional look it over periodically and offer tips and advice. I think they're good tenants. But then I am a trusting person

Reply to the comment left by Robert Sled at 31/05/2024 - 11:46
Agreed no reason but thats because the scale and scope of the work is unknown at present.
For all that is known handytenant may drop in an electric shower and tap into a ring main or lighting circuit and invalidate the house insurance. Or half kills themselves with something then finds a way to litigate because of "permission". Perhaps that's extreme but these no win no fees litigate for anything atm

I wouldn't advise it. My tenant of 13 years wanted to redecorate and said he was getting in a professional decorator to repaint walls and ceilings the same neutral colours at his own cost. When I went to inspect it the ceilings were painted bright blue! I wasn't too pleased but I didn't want to argue with him for fear he would withhold rent and I accepted it would have to be redecorated when he moves out. I had to give him notice to move out this year as the property is going to be sold as I was starting to make a loss with all rising costs. It will cost slightly more on decorating for me as the ceilings need so many coats of paint. The tenants decorator didn't cut in well and blobs of paint on the floor and painted window frames together so windows won't open so yet another cost.

Hi, Im a qualified Electrician also ,please do not let tennants even change a light fitting or switch . The amount of EICR failed with code C2 for unearthed metal light fittings - way too high.
I recently inspected a 3 bedroom family house with the outbuilding built by the tennant with landlords knowledge - electrics & plumbing aswell . In that property 18 code C2+C1 much more C3 .
Needless to say the landlord picked up the hefty repair bill .

What I have done in the past, when a tenant asked to make changes, was that I told them I did not agree to those changes, but that I wouldn't seek to repossess the property because of the changes.
But I think it does very much depend on what those changes are, and your confidence in what they do. I would probably put my foot down at a total kitchen re-modelling, but I would agree to them changing the cabinet doors and tiles.

I have actually included in my AST the right for a tenant to perform 'maintenance' up to £100 and I will reimburse them as long as it is safe and they accept liability. They are not allowed to do electrical, gas or plumbing jobs and I have given them a list of my tradesmen so they can contact them direct for any emergencies or regular maintenance. This works very well as it means the tenant can arrange access direct without me being a go between. I have never had any issues with this. I have a tenant who redecorates every few years and I sub him the cost of the paint etc.

Reply to the comment left by Martin R at 01/06/2024 - 08:02
Hmm both common earth snd common sense missing