HC Deb 14 May 1996 vol 277 c438W
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.