{"id":16407,"date":"2023-03-23T09:02:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T22:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=16407"},"modified":"2025-07-29T13:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T03:29:13","slug":"nbn-install-permission-renting","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/nbn-install-permission-renting\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need permission to install nbn if I&#8217;m renting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re renting, you may need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbnco.com.au\/residential\/getting-connected\/preparing-for-the-nbn#renting\">permission before installing nbn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some nbn services need a technician to install equipment in your home, which can include drilling, ducting, or wiring. So, it\u2019s a good idea to check with your landlord or property manager before any work starts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Landlords can choose where nbn equipment is installed and may want to be there for the appointment. They can also request the install directly if they\u2019re paying for the service.<\/div>\n<h4>Here\u2019s what to keep in mind:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Your landlord or agent should approve any physical work on the property.<\/li>\n<li>They can choose where the nbn equipment is installed and may need to sign off on any changes.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re unsure of your rights, contact your local tenant support service \u2014 rules can vary by state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>To help your installation go smoothly:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The job might need access inside walls or ceilings, or outdoor work like mounting a dish or utility box.<\/li>\n<li>Let others in the home know about the appointment so the technician can access what they need.<\/li>\n<li>If you need extra internal cabling, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.registeredcablers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registered cabler<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep pets in a secure area \u2014 curious paws and tails can be a trip hazard!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Let the nbn technician know if:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>There are any electrical issues \u2014 they might need to briefly cut the power during install.<\/li>\n<li>You know of any asbestos on the property.<\/li>\n<li>The property has had recent renovations or structural work.<\/li>\n<li>Pest control has recently been done.<\/li>\n<li>There are any endangered plants or animals on the premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still got questions? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/support\/\">Give our Aussie support team a buzz<\/a>. We\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re renting, you may need permission before installing nbn. Some nbn services need a technician to install equipment in your home, which can include drilling, ducting, or wiring. So, it\u2019s a good idea to check with your landlord or property manager before any work starts. \ud83d\udca1 Tip: Landlords can choose where nbn equipment is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","faq_category":[2,47,63],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do I need permission to install nbn if I\u2019m renting? | MATE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Renting and need nbn? Find out if you need landlord approval for installation and what to expect during the process. 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