Can landlord see Internet traffic?

Your landlord can see your internet history if you are using his WiFi. He can monitor your internet usage and even sniff your traffic.

Can a landlord do a viewing?

Virtual viewings You, your landlord or letting agent can carry out a virtual viewing. It usually involves a walkthrough video of your home so new tenants can see what the property is like. Most people will still want to view a home in person before they sign up for a tenancy.

Can a tenant refuse access?

Can a tenant refuse entry to a landlord or letting agent? Yes, they can. In 99\% of cases a tenant refusing entry to a landlord will usually boil down to convenience, or lack thereof. Simply adjusting the time and date will be enough to gain access to the property.

Can my neighbor see what I am looking at on the Internet?

Yes! when you are connected, IP & MAC address of your device is shown in their (neighbor’s) network through their Wi-Fi router, hence one can track the sites visited, logs, and data consumption of the device connected to that network.

Do I have to allow access for viewings?

You must not unreasonably refuse to agree to days and times for showing the premises – however, you need not agree to more than 2 showings in any period of a week. The landlord/agent may apply to the Tribunal for an order to specify the days & times that you must let the premises be shown.

Can landlords refuse viewings?

If you don’t want your landlord or letting agent to organise viewings you can refuse and they may not enter without your permission. A landlord who serves a so-called ‘no fault eviction’ section 21 notice, however, does not need to prove that they are acting reasonably.

Can my landlord cut my Wi-Fi?

In some rental units, utilities include telephone, cable, and high-speed Internet. Your lease or rental agreement should specify who (landlord or tenant) pays what utilities. A landlord cannot, however, cut off your utilities as a way to force you out.

Is there a way to see who is using your Wi-Fi?

Use a Wi-Fi detective app You can search the app store for options, but one reliable app is called WiFi Guard, available for both iOS and Android. This app gives you a list of all connected devices, which you can scan to see if there are any devices you don’t recognize.

Can my Landlord see what I am doing on my internet?

When your landlord provides your internet, that makes him your ISP. If he’s technically knowledgeable, he can watch the traffic on the network he’s providing. Depending on the network configuration, your neighbors (or anyone in range of the wireless network) might also be able to watch traffic sent wirelessly.

Is it worth offering free Wi-Fi to tenants?

Free Wi-Fi is an attractive feature for tenants, but is it worth offering high-speed internet access in your properties, or will it just add another headache to your already difficult job? We’ll look at the pros and cons of offering free wireless internet access and give you some tips on how to implement it should you choose to do so.

Should you offer free high-speed internet to your tenants?

If there is a lot of competition for tenants in your area, or if you are marketing your property as a high-end “business professional” unit, offering free high-speed internet will make you stand out from the crowd. The associated costs are relatively small, but maintenance and support for the system will take up some time and resources.

Should you charge your tenants for Internet access?

You could include internet access as a separate charge to your tenants, but a “complimentary” service is a lot more attractive to potential renters. Plus, by not charging for it you are limiting your role as a service provider, so if it goes down for a period, you won’t be on the hook for any rebates.