Landlord Breach Of Agreement

Summary

If a landlord changes a utility service like the internet without notice, it may breach the tenancy agreement, especially if it affects property use. Document all communications and review your agreement for clauses on utilities. Consider seeking legal advice for potential repudiation claims or explore mediation for resolution.

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Steve
Hi Steve! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
are you familiar with uk tenancy law
Yes, I'm familiar with UK tenancy law. Could you tell me a bit more about your specific situation or question regarding tenancy?
I completed a fixed term tenancy agreement onto a rolling monthly one.
Hi Steve! When transitioning from a fixed-term tenancy to a rolling monthly one, there are a few key things to be aware of:
- Notice Period: You typically need to give your landlord one month's notice.
- Rent: Your rent amount might remain the same unless otherwise agreed.
- Rights: Your rights and responsibilities continue as per the initial agreement.
Do you have any specific concerns or questions about this transition?
i have given notice to leave the property and the end date is the 6th November *. on the 12th of october the landlord changed the Internet provider without notice causing loss of remote access to my internal cctv system that I have installed to monitor the secuirty of the property in my absence. Since handing in my notice i have not been living at the property. I tried to arrange a mutual surrender but the landlord said no. The loss of access to the security system led me to enquire as to what has happened. Upon questioning the landlord said they changed the provider, this was the 13th of november and only provided network access details once queried. I have send in a notice before action as i now believe the tenancy agreement to be repudiated
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It seems like there's a dispute with your landlord regarding changes made to the internet service affecting your security measures. To clarify:
- Landlords should not make changes to services without notice if it affects your use or enjoyment of the property.
- You may have grounds for claiming that the tenancy agreement has been repudiated due to substantial interference.
Would you like to discuss this issue further or need guidance on the next steps?
next steps
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For your situation, here are potential next steps:
- Review the Tenancy Agreement: Double-check if there are clauses about services provided or changes to them.
- Document Everything: Keep records of all communications with the landlord.
- Seek Legal Advice: Consider contacting a solicitor specializing in tenancy law for guidance on repudiation claims.
- Consider Alternative Resolution: Explore mediation options if possible.
Would you like more detailed advice or have any specific questions on these steps?
the internet is listed as a utility in the tenancy agreement
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Since the internet is listed as a utility in your tenancy agreement, the landlord may have breached the agreement by changing providers without notice. Here's some information on the matter in England:
- If a utility is included in your agreement, any change affecting your usage should be notified.
- You may have grounds for a claim of substantial interference with your enjoyment of the property.
- Consider mediation or legal action for resolution.
Do you have any further questions or need more detailed advice on taking legal action?