Landlord valuation of rented property

[Mcvj]

Hi guys,

I hope that you're all well - I was just looking for some reassurance.

I rent a two bed unfurnished property in Manchester City Centre, have recently broken up with my boyfriend and he has moved out so I am solely paying the amount. Now, i'm the first to admit that I've got an excellent deal here as it is a small amount by today's standards.

Yesterday afternoon the letting agent and Landlord had a valuation of the property which I am assuming is some sort of inspection. However, it has got me thinking that they a) want to charge me more, b) want's to sell the property or c) some other reason which would involve me having to leave the apartment.

Are there any occasions in which a landlord/letting agent would carry out a valuation for a reason not relating to me having to move?

Sorry but in my experience it usually takes a lot longer than 1 month to find an alternative home and I would rather start cracking if I'm at risk.

Many thanks in advance.
MCVJ

[ummmm]

Could be looking to put the rent up. They can only increase it by a certain % though.

[Mcvj]

Thanks Ummmm. Thats another concern which wasn't mentioned in the post.

Are you aware of any websites where I could find the detail of that percentage?

Thanks in advance.

[ummmm]

Have you got a tenancy agreement? He can't put the rent up until it's up for renewal.

[woofgang]

the valuation might have been for buildings insurance...you could ask?

[Mcvj]

Yes, there's no reason for me not to ask - I'm just being cowardly!

Thanks again

[bushbaby_de]

If the landlord wants you to leave he would have to give you 2 months notice anyway. But it could just be a remortgage or insurance valuation, or a rent rise.

[Twenty20]

Was it just the letting agent and/or landlord that came round? Did they actually say it was a valuation? You could be worrying unnecessarily. Are you sure they didn't say evaluation (i.e. an inspection to see if youre keeping the property ok)?

If the landlord is looking to sell the property I doubt if he would bring the letting agent around, unless the agent doubles up as an estate agent.

The amount of notice you would be given depends on whether you're in a fixed term (usually 6 months) or a periodic tenancy. If youre in a fixed term then you would have up until the end of the term, unless there's a break clause. If it's periodic then you would get two months notice.

Ring them up and ask them.