L's right of access for inspection or viewing?

[Lawcruncher]

You need to give the required notice whether the tenants are in breach or not.

[Green Tulip]

This topic has had a lot of comments. Understand that LL must give T at least 24hrs notice to enter the P and that the T must give consent. OurT hasn't been paying his rent we can't get hold of him and we have written to him well ahead that we would like to inspect the P but he has not replied. Where do we stand, can we or can't we enter the premises?

[jpkeates]

A landlord must give 24 hours notice in writing to inspect the condition of the property, but the tenant doesn't have to give consent.
They can decline access, but if they say nothing, you have a right to enter.

But you can't say you want to inspect the condition, if you really intend to discuss arrears.