Hi,
I'm currently renting in Sydney & would like to confirm as to who is responsible in looking after the NBN box between the owner & the tenant if this box is already installed in the premises prior to the tenant moving.
For example, if the light is flashing on the NBN box stating it needs a new battery replacement.
My agent says it's the tenant while the building manager states it is the owner.
I initially thought that the NBN box is like the air condition installed in the apartment:
The building manager also advised that all the apartments in the building have the NBN box installed that is why the owner is responsible for it.
I'm just a bit confused & would very much appreciate some property law help in getting some clarification about this matter.
Thank you.
I'm currently renting in Sydney & would like to confirm as to who is responsible in looking after the NBN box between the owner & the tenant if this box is already installed in the premises prior to the tenant moving.
For example, if the light is flashing on the NBN box stating it needs a new battery replacement.
My agent says it's the tenant while the building manager states it is the owner.
I initially thought that the NBN box is like the air condition installed in the apartment:
- The maintenance of the air condition is the owner's responsibility but the electricity connection is the tenant's responsibility.
- So the maintenance of the NBN box is the owner's responsibility but the telecommunications service is the tenant's responsibility.
- The tenant must satisfy itself as to the provisions of any electronic communication services to the premises (internet, television - analogue, digital or cable). The landlord gives no warranty in respect to the provisions or adequacy of such services to the premises.
The building manager also advised that all the apartments in the building have the NBN box installed that is why the owner is responsible for it.
I'm just a bit confused & would very much appreciate some property law help in getting some clarification about this matter.
Thank you.