UK Landlord Forum / Life

I understand that tenants have to be given at least 24 hours written notice to enter the property for repairs and viewing the condition.  However, I am uncertain whether landlords can pick a day and then for the time given to the tenants say a window of 6-8 hours during which the landlord or someone else acting on their behalf can enter?  Is this considered fair and reasonable?  And legal?
What should the date and time be given as to the tenant?   

I would not expect a tenant to wait all day,so always give an approximate time.If they are out all day,that is another matter.I ask tradesmen to text tenants when they are on the way.

Thank you for your reply.  Could I ask what about when scheduling an appointment.  How does a tenant handle a landlord's agent who claims it's unacceptable to object to a 6-8 hour window? Particularly if the tenant is working from home due to Covid-19 restrictions and can not be interrupted during certain work activities such as confidential live video meetings?  A specific situation arose where the landlord gave last minute details of a time and threatened breach of tenancy.  It was for a valuation. And not only did they want last minute access but wanted the tenant to leave their home - drop everything and out at the last minute.  For future dealings how should I expect appointment to be worded - can tenants expect a time and date in advance?

I am not sure why you reported this to the moderators.You say no one responded,but I did so on the same day.You give all this in the third person,but I am now assuming that you are a tenant,so it would have been better to post accordingly.
You are under no legal obligation to allow viewings of the property while you still live there.Covid has obviously added complications,but the legal situation is much the same.Minimum notice must be given,and there should be a valid reason for the visit,such as inspections or dealing with a tenant's report of a problem.Emergency repairs are another matter.Using common sense is always better than quoting the law,but you have the right to "quiet enjoyment",so simply refuse to comply with rude or bullying tactics.