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Television aeriels
ANGLICANPAT
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A search didnt bring anything up on here for this, so please could someone tell me how 'aerial needs' are dealt with in a rental situation. Does the tenant just arrange what he wants and pays, does he have to ask first, or does he tell the LL what he wants and LL has to provide it? Thanks
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What does it say in the tenancy agreement about aerials - sorry, can't read it from here...?? (If agreement doesn't say a TV aerial or satellite aerial is provided then tenant is not entitled to one).
If T wants something he ain't entitled to he would be advised to negotiate with LL (eg I'll pay for a Sky dish/TV aerial you can approve (location etc.,.) and you LL get to keep it etc..
If there is a freeholder (eg block of flats) then there's lease conditions to consider...
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You must get the landlord's (preferably written) permission before screwing stuff to the fabric of the building. Or drilling cable holes through his walls!
If you ask nicely, he might arrange and pay for it all - after all, it is potentially an ongoing improvement.
Or he might agree if you pay the costs.
Or he might refuse - as artful says, his lease on the flat might mean he is not allowed an aeriel.0 -
No TV aerial in my building. I did ask when I moved in but it was a no. For the most part I find an indoor aerial works fine (I was advised to get a yagi type - that's one that looks like a standard outdoor aerial). Mind you I am only a few miles from a transmitter.0
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No requirement for LL to provide tv aerials, unless it was specified in the tenancy agreement. Please don't go having holes put in the walls etc. without getting written permission from the LL first.0
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Thanks all . Didnt notice anything in the tenancy blurb about aerials when I asked to seean agreement in the EA (before signing up for a tenant find) but I will check again so I know the answer if Im asked as although there is a sky dish in place, a new aerial would be required for Freeview!0
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You can use a Sky dish for Freesat, and the boxes are quiet cheap. Some TVs have it built in too.0
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