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WiFi connection in rented flat

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WellAlwaysHaveParis · 21/05/2018 15:37

I moved into a rented flat last month.

I get a really poor WiFi connection on my phone or computer in my room (it sometimes connects, but very rarely - usually, 4G is the only option).

The connection is fine in the other rooms in the flat (e.g. living room) and my flatmates don’t have problems connecting to the Internet from their bedrooms. One of my flatmates used to have my bedroom, and they said that they had problems with the WiFi connection when they were in my room.

In my tenancy contract from my landlord, it says:

‘The Landlord is responsible for providing internet connection at the Property. The Owner will only be responsible for paying monthly charges in respect to telephone line rental and internet connection including the router. The Tenant will be responsible for connecting their own computer equipment to the internet signal provided. If for any reason, the connection to the Tenant’s computer equipment fails, the Landlord will not be held responsible and if a technician is required all the charges will be borne by the Tenant.’

The landlord pays all of the bills including the WiFi, as all bills are included in my monthly rent payments.

Would I be unreasonable to tell my landlord that I can’t get an internet connection in my bedroom?

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MiggeldyHiggins · 21/05/2018 15:39

You can tell him all you like, but hes unlikely to do anything about it.

Furano · 21/05/2018 15:41

Would I be unreasonable to tell my landlord that I can’t get an internet connection in my bedroom?

You can tell him, no harm in saying.

Sounds like you need a wifi extender. They aren't too much money if you have to buy it yourself.

KinkyAfro · 21/05/2018 15:43

Well reading what you have put, he doesn't have to do anything unfortunately but as Furano says, you can buy a booster

Bombardier25966 · 21/05/2018 15:46

He is supplying the internet connection, he is fulfilling his obligations. Anything beyond that point is your responsibility. Look at troubleshooting the issue. Are you furthest from the router? Are you near anything that may interfere with the connection, if you're near the boiler does it have a wireless receiver?

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