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Houseshare - can the landlord withdraw Sky?

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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    moneydispute wrote: »
    I'm more concerned as to what right the LL has to withdraw the Sky (assuming the contract makes no mention of it)
    As explained earlier
    If it was clearly part of the contract the LL cannot withdraw it.

    Is it mentioned in your tenancy agreement?

    .. it could be argued that there is an implied term to the contract if Sky has been provided for some time, and/or since you moved in.
  • Excited13
    Excited13 Posts: 299 Forumite
    Is someone using the on demand films etc that cost and therefore each month the LL is finding increased costs. I'd check your housemates aren't using features which charge extra.
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
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    Excited13 wrote: »
    Is someone using the on demand films etc that cost and therefore each month the LL is finding increased costs. I'd check your housemates aren't using features which charge extra.

    Nope. Not sure any of us even have the pin
  • mrginge
    mrginge Posts: 4,843 Forumite
    Hi.

    If we make the assumption that the LL does not have the right to withdraw it
    1. How are you going to make him restore it?
    2. What do you think the outcome of 1. Will be?
  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
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    I wouldn't be attempting to make it more complicated than it already is. All housemates agree to continue to pay their contribution towards to cost of Sky, whatever the monthly cost has gone up to.

    If you go down the road of some housemates being able to opt out you'll inevitably find yourselves in an argument at some point with those who want to pay less because they watch less or don't watch at all. People can get incredibly petty about really insignificant amounts of money. Sod that.
  • tim123456789
    tim123456789 Posts: 1,787 Forumite
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    moneydispute wrote: »
    They're initial reason was that it's unfair on the tenants who don't want Sky to have to pay for it. After further questioning it appears the real reason is because Sky have increased their prices.

    Is this the "full service" and is that what tenants want?

    Can you/LL save money by opting for a smaller package that keeps everybody happy?
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
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    tim123456789 wrote: »
    Is this the "full service" and is that what tenants want?

    Can you/LL save money by opting for a smaller package that keeps everybody happy?

    Possibly. We deal with the LL indirectly though so sorting these arrangements is difficult, and hence I think the LL just went for the easy option of cancelling the whole thing.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Best thing to do is discuss with the LL direct.

    If Eng/Wales, write to agent requesting his address.

    Or check the Land Registry (£3).
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,682 Forumite
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    Why not take out virgin?
    As a new customer surely he will get a decent deal on it?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
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