A few questions/opinions about rental house

gazfocus

tbs624 wrote: »

Gaz - why ask these things on a public forum? None of us own the property. Even if 50 of us said "yep it's acceptable", the fact is that the property belongs to your LL and it is his rules that matter on things like this.

*Ask* him/her but, whatever is agreed, make sure that you have it in writing. The LL may for instance agree to your painting the wall cupboards or simply replacing the door fronts.

...because I specifically said 'without the LL permission'....and I thought public forums were to get peoples advice?!?

tbs624

gazfocus wrote: »

...because I specifically said 'without the LL permission'....and I thought public forums were to get peoples advice?!?

.. and that is what you have been given. Look at the terms of your contract - it will state in there quite clearly whether you are allowed to affix anything/remove anything/redecorate. Negotiate direct with the LL.

gismo1554

gazfocus wrote: »

I think there is but I'm not 100% sure - only looked round the house once. There was a brown box on the wall in the master bedroom which I remember having when I had NTL Broadband at my dads but didn't notice anything in the living room for TV. I think also, at the moment installation is free so that wouldn't be an issue.

The house is in a cable area and the reason I want cable is I'm a web developer and the speed of the internet is quite essential. Sky's £55 package only has 2MB broadband (plus I'd need a BT phone line) whereas Cables £47 package has 20MB broadband and includes phone line with unlimited free calls....decisions.

Just to say although installation is free this doesn't include recabelling. I phoned before we moved into the flat and was told that it would be extra £ if there was no cable in the flat itself.