15 JUNE 2009

DIGITAL TV – WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?

Most of us know by now that TV services in the UK are going digital by 2012. But if you’re a landlord, do you know who’s responsible for paying the bill? You or your tenant?

In general, the rule governing the provision of digital TV is the same as for other services – if you can see a socket then it’s the landlord’s responsibility to make sure it’s working. So if there’s a satellite dish on the side of your house, as the landlord you would be expected to pay for connection while it’s the tenant’s responsibility to pay the monthly subscription.

The key here is the management of expectations; consultation with tenants is good practice and should make the switchover process go more smoothly so talk to your tenants now and let them know what your plans are. For more information, go to www.digitaluk.co.uk

Press enquiries:
TRACIE LACK
Tel: 020 7433 6670
email: brmarketing@brlets.co.uk

Editor’s notes:
With eight offices in the prime residential areas of London (and overseas offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai), Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings is recognised as one of London’s largest specialist lettings-only agencies. They are also one of the only lettings agents to offer an interior design, refurbishment and furnishing service for investment properties through their subsidiary company, In:Style Direct.