PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

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

2»

Comments

  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    nbc wrote: »
    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.

    The room was advertised as having the full Sky package. It would be the equivalent of advertising a room as unlimited internet and then moving to a cheaper tariff because it will save some money.
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hump wrote: »
    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!

    Probably right unfortunately.
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Are you a lodger?
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    HappyMJ wrote: »
    Are you a lodger?

    I'm a tenant
  • dorset_nurse
    dorset_nurse Posts: 236 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Does the LL live with you? Is it a HMO?
  • nbc
    nbc Posts: 65 Forumite
    moneydispute wrote: »
    The room was advertised as having the full Sky package. It would be the equivalent of advertising a room as unlimited internet and then moving to a cheaper tariff because it will save some money.

    Sorry i never saw that (punish myself later) Then yes as she is breaching the terms of the agreement.

    You can not force them to have the full package, but you can move out or ask for a rent reduction as the agreement you made is void.

    Imform them in wrighting via post recorded delivery (as proof) if you live with LL it wont be a great atmosphere.

    Move out.
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    dorset_nurse wrote: »
    Does the LL live with you? Is it a HMO?

    The LL doesn't live with us. It's a houeshare. I just rent a room in the house.
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    LL now claiming that the Sky services (along with the Internet & cleaner) are provided free of charge by the LL, and thus aren't contractual.

    Heard the same excuse at my previous houseshare when the LL refused to fix the internet. Must be a common get out clause.
  • ValHaller
    ValHaller Posts: 5,212 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    moneydispute wrote: »
    LL now claiming that the Sky services (along with the Internet & cleaner) are provided free of charge by the LL, and thus aren't contractual.

    Heard the same excuse at my previous houseshare when the LL refused to fix the internet. Must be a common get out clause.
    It is not 'free of charge', it is 'inclusive' and the advertisement is the evidence.
    You might as well ask the Wizard of Oz to give you a big number as pay a Credit Referencing Agency for a so-called 'credit-score'
  • moneydispute
    moneydispute Posts: 24 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    ValHaller wrote: »
    It is not 'free of charge', it is 'inclusive' and the advertisement is the evidence.

    Exactly what I thought.

    Unfortunately they have said they are still going ahead with it so I don't really have many options other than to move out.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture