Can my letting agent take photos without my permission?

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I handed the notice in on my flat last week. I am due to move at the end of this month. I have lived here for over 2 years and not once had an inspection. That is until now. I have one on Saturday. What concerns me is that a "For Let" sign is now up outside but my flat has not been advertised on either the letting agent's site or Rightmove (I'm in England, UK). I am worried that during the inspection on Saturday (I wont be there), they will take internal photos and upload them to their site to advertise my flat. 
Are they allowed to do this? They have not mentioned taking photos and I am probably worrying over nothing but still.... I have valuables here and to post my address and what I have online seems to be asking for trouble in my opinion.

? · Accepted Answer

In law, they have no right of access without your express permission.  Google the phrase 'quiet enjoyment'.  However, in the interest of good references, I suggest you allow them access (after all they need to find a replacement) but at a time when you can be there to supervise and move 'valuables'.

Anonymous · Answer

England/Wales It is not illegal, but it is certainly 'rude' as you put it. While you have a tenancy, you have exclusive occupation rights, which means that no one may enter the property without your express permission - not even the landlord. Therefore, you can write to the agents and tell them that due to their inappropriate actions, you are going to implement your right to "Quiet Enjoyment" and that you will not permit any further access to the property by landlord/agent/viewers until the final day of your tenancy, when they can complete the checkout inspection.

chatsplas · Answer

Probably.
READ your agreement.
They have given notice that they will be there, as required.
Usually they don't post the address online.
Suggest you confer with letting agent about your concerns.

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