Michael1979 Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Hi All This is my first time renting a flat so please pardon my ignorance. I am moving into a shared flat within the next week. I will pay 2 weeks rent deposit, then 1 week rent in advance. I plan to stay in this property for about 1 year until I buy my own house. The landlord seems to be nice enough but when I asked about a phone line she said that the flat didnt have one and she didnt really want one in incase she is left with a big bill when a tenant leaves.(understandable) I really need a BT line for my broadband account which i am tied to for another 10 months and I need it for work/study. Would a landlord usually reconsider not allowing a phone line ? Should I offer to pay an increased deposit or pay rental more in advance to show collateral ? Thanks in advance for any advice/info ! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Unless you offer to pay any installation costs and have the line put in your name then i would have to agree with th LL! But would be perfectly happy with the above - in todays world i certainl wouldn't be without the "net" nor deprive a Tenant of it .......! The responsibility for the bill however, i always firmly give to the tenant! Hope this helps ! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1979 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Ah yes that went without saying that I would pay installation costs and get it in my name. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonki Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi guys, Have come across this amazing classifieds website called Poopka . Think the URL is http://www.poopka.com Have a look. Maybe that will help you out. I am not marketing the site. Just came across it and thought of spreading the word around. Its really good. Better than Craigslist or Gumtree for sure and it all free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ah yes that went without saying that I would pay installation costs and get it in my name. Thanks for the input Your Landlord is obviously blissfully ignorant of the utility rules for Tenants. Provided the account is in the Tenants name the Landlord has absolutely no responsibility for defaulting tenants failing to pay the bill. I would never NOT have a phone line in my properties for the very reason you have stated......Internet access is an essential item these days. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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