I had previously seen a mod that changed the game so that your character would need to actually 'earn' all those DLC locations (vile lair, wizards tower, etc.) by advancing in the relevant guild. The mod would prevent the pop ups at the start of the game saying you inherited the homes/lairs. I can't remember the name and I tried searching for it but cannot find it.

Anyone know which mod I'm referring to?

Was it strategymaster's dlc delayers?

http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11474

That's what I meant to say

That was it (although I think he changed the name to "SM Plugin Refurbish"). Thanks!