Can a landlord remove/reduce a service (Sky) at his/her discretion?

moneydispute

Hi there,

I've lived in a househare for close to 2 years. When I moved in, the room was advertised as having the full Sky package, and this was one of the reasons I decided to move on. All bills are included as part of the rent.

The landlord has now decided to reduce the Sky package to Sky basic, with no reduction in cost, due to the increasing costs of Sky.

Can he do this? There is no mention of Sky in the contract, but seeing as the room was advertised with Sky and it's been there for the duration of the contract, it's now implied?

Thanks for any advice

19lottie82

Try reffering to your previous thread, in whihc you asked the same question

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4426519=

moneydispute

19lottie82 wrote: »

Try reffering to your previous thread, in whihc you asked the same question

Actually I didn't.

Previously the landlord wanted to remove the service but compensate us in terms of rent reduction. (which is probably fairer game than the below)

Now the landlord wants to reduce the service without any compensation.

It's a key difference I'd assume.

G_M

No. The legal implications are the same. Potential change to terms of contract.

See previous thread.

moneydispute

What is the best cause of action to take, over than just emailing the landlord and suggesting that they are potentially changing the terms of contract?

moneydispute

...also, does the LL not have an argument that if the cost of Sky has increased that they no longer have to include it as part of the rent?

kelpie35

Or offer to pay the extra it cost for the full package.

If it is so important to you that you need the full package then that is what I would do.

moneydispute

kelpie35 wrote: »

Or offer to pay the extra it cost for the full package.

If it is so important to you that you need the full package then that is what I would do.

LL not interested in letting us do this.

I'd rather just interested in replies addressing where I can stand and how I can block this reduction in service.

Hump

in general you have the right to negotiate because one party to the contract is proposing a change to the contract. if you can't agree then your realistic options are limited, most of what you could do will revolve around court, meaning you should consider the possibility of a retailitory eviction. Best to pursue a dialogue!

Dan-Dan

the cost of court would probably pay for a years worth of SKY , at least!

nbc

but you still get Sky so he is still providing that service, even if it is reduced Sky your still getting it.

LL wins, also becuase it is not in your contract with the LL.