TV license

[Derivaz]

Hi! Guys

I have a question about TV license: I'm currently staying in a shared flat, so I rent my own room and don't watch TV; the other day, we got a letter stating that if we watch TV, we need to purchase a license.

I've read that in shared accommodation each tenant is responsible for their own license, but since I don't watch TV, I don't need to purchase it and I'm not sure if other flatmates watch it, so since the letter doesn't come in my name and if they come to the flat to check, they can see that I don't watch TV, I shouldn't worry right? even if we got a letter saying that if we watch TV we need to purchase a license?

Regards

D

[Amber]

This is relevant to citizenship because?

"You need to be covered by a valid TV Licence if you watch or record TV as it's being broadcast. This includes the use of devices such as a computer, laptop, mobile phone or DVD/video recorder."

[njoy1987]

This is relevant to citizenship

Think he has confused it with "Good Citizenship" as he wants to stay on the right side of the law.. Well random tho made me lol

[Derivaz]

HI Amber

I thought the TV license might be relevant to citizenship because of the Good Character section; if the HO check with the TV license department and say that my flat is unlicensed; the HO might think that I don't want to pay and therefore think that I'm not a person of good character; do you think they check if applicants pay for the TV license?

I don't watch any TV at all, so I was thinking if they come to check I'll just show them that I don't have a TV and that's fine, but they haven't come and if they tell the HO that they sent my flat a letter and I haven't replied or paid, do you think the HO might consider this as a reason not to approve my citizenship application?

I was thinking of calling them and telling them that I don't watch TV, but I'm concerned that they might put the bill for the whole flat in my name and then if some other tenant watches TV, they will issue a fine in my name; even though, I'm only responsible for my own room, as the rule for multiple occupancy says; so I just thought, I'll wait for them to come and then show/tell them that i dont watch TV and it will be fine, but they haven't come to check yet, so if the HO contacts them, they might just say that they sent a letter and I didn't pay yet; do you think the HO would refuse the application over that or it would actually have to get a fine to have my application rejected?

Regards

D

[Derivaz]

Hi Njoy

I was thinking about "good character"; I thought that if the HO contacts the TV license department and they tell them that they sent a letter and I haven't paid, the HO might think I'm not a person of good character due to that.

In reality, I don't have to pay, because I don't watch TV, but they haven't come to check yet, so if the HO contact them, they might just say that they have sent a letter and I haven't paid..

What do you think?

Regards

D

[Amber]

Unless you are convicted you don't need to worry.

[Derivaz]

Thanks Amber, I can't be convicted, because for that to happen they would have to come to the flat and then, they would realise that I don't watch TV and I'm exempt, so it seems like I'm fine

Cheers

D

[njoy1987]

Thanks Amber, I can't be convicted, because for that to happen they would have to come to the flat and then, they would realise that I don't watch TV and I'm exempt, so it seems like I'm fine

Cheers

D

Your laptop, computer and smartphone?

It's not just for Telly

[Derivaz]

Yes, I know, but I don't watch it at all, laptop, phone or TV set; I just don't watch it, so even if they come and have a way to check, they can't prove that I watched TV, because I hasn't, so i can't be convicted; my concern was if they would reject it just if they were told that I hadn't paid the license, but if it's only in case I'm convicted, then I'm fine, because to convict me, they'd have to prove that I've watched TV and they can't prove something that hasn't happened.

Regards

D

[shahid2000]

Yes, I know, but I don't watch it at all, laptop, phone or TV set; I just don't watch it, so even if they come and have a way to check, they can't prove that I watched TV, because I hasn't, so i can't be convicted; my concern was if they would reject it just if they were told that I hadn't paid the license, but if it's only in case I'm convicted, then I'm fine, because to convict me, they'd have to prove that I've watched TV and they can't prove something that hasn't happened.

Regards

D

Every household has to have a TV license if someone in the house has a device that they can use to watch TV ...... saying from personal experience several years ago.
I dont think you will be convicted that easily but they can easily give you a penatly notice for not having a license.
You may not be watching any TV but that is not the point. The point is that you have device(s) inside the house which you can use to watch TV.

How are you going to prove you "dont" watch TV? Even blind people have to pay for the TV license although they do get some concession

[Derivaz]

but I've read that in a flatshare where each tenant pays for their bedroom separate, each tenant is responsible for his/her own license (this is my case); so according to this if I don't watch TV, but my flatmates do; I'm not liable for that, right?

Their website says that if you have a device but don't use it to watch live TV, for instance if you have a TV and use it for gaming, you don't have to pay for the license, isn't this correct?

Also, I have a laptop and phone, but no TV set; but I don't think I have to prove that I don't watch it; I think they have to prove that I watch it, which I don't, so they can't prove something that I don't do; I guess they have a way to check if people do, not sure how though.

Also, they can't give me a penalty notice, because they don't have my name; the letter was addressed to the current occupier; so in order to get my name they would have to come to the flat and check and then, they'd see that there is no TV and I can explain to them that I don't watch it and then they can check the rest of the flatmates.

cheers

D.

[Amber]

This hypothetical questioning is pointless, if you do not watch TV however it is streamed, then you should just forget it.

[Derivaz]

you are right, Amber; I probably worry too much

cheers

D

[pennylessinindia]

but I've read that in a flatshare where each tenant pays for their bedroom separate, each tenant is responsible for his/her own license (this is my case); so according to this if I don't watch TV, but my flatmates do; I'm not liable for that, right?

Their website says that if you have a device but don't use it to watch live TV, for instance if you have a TV and use it for gaming, you don't have to pay for the license, isn't this correct?

Also, I have a laptop and phone, but no TV set; but I don't think I have to prove that I don't watch it; I think they have to prove that I watch it, which I don't, so they can't prove something that I don't do; I guess they have a way to check if people do, not sure how though.

Also, they can't give me a penalty notice, because they don't have my name; the letter was addressed to the current occupier; so in order to get my name they would have to come to the flat and check and then, they'd see that there is no TV and I can explain to them that I don't watch it and then they can check the rest of the flatmates.

cheers

D.

If you do watch on your lap top then you will need a licence it will be easy to see that you do when you switch on your computer!! If you are watching illegally do something about it and pay. If not forget about it!

[QQA]

This is NOT issue. No worries at all.

But, personally I think you need to get license if you watch any videos on your smart phone (already downloaded or online) if you not actually watching TV.

One and half hundred pound (TV License Fee) wouldn't change your life and the penalty must negatively affect your life and your credit background.

[Derivaz]

you are right pennyless in India; if you watch it on any device you have to buy a license; I don't, so I should be fine; I was just worried about my flatmates using it, but since we all have separate tenancy agreements for our rooms we are individually responsible for our own license, so it seems like Im fine

[Derivaz]

Hi QQA,

No, it's not for any videos of online videos; it's for any TV programme if you watch it or record it as it is shown on TV and if you are a lodger with your own tenancy agreement, each lodger is responsible for their own license, so since I have my own tenancy agreement, I'm only responsible for my own license and since I don't watch TV, that means I don't have to buy a license; check this out: http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-y ... gers-aud2/

[navalaviator]

But you still look at TV don't you?Because if you don't look at the tv then how do you know there is a TV in property

you have to have a TV licence as there is a TV on your property and even if you don't watch it you still look at your tv!!!!!!which means your looking at tv without a TV licence and breaking law!!!!!!


By the way do you have a licence for Kettle and Microwave as applying for naturalization without a licence for these two might cast a doubt on your character


you can get a licence for Kettle and Microwave from the post office just go to the main counter and ask for one.

[vinny]

How to tell us you don't watch TV.

[Ayyubi72]

But, personally I think you need to get license if you watch any videos on your smart phone (already downloaded or online) if you not actually watching TV.

Wrong. You only need a license if you watch (or record) programs as they being broadcast (live).

You can have a television in every room of your house, and if you use it (eg) just to watch dvd's or play video games etc, you do not need a license. Same is the case with mobiles and computers.

[mealos]

Hi! Guys

I have a question about TV license: I'm currently staying in a shared flat, so I rent my own room and don't watch TV; the other day, we got a letter stating that if we watch TV, we need to purchase a license.

I've read that in shared accommodation each tenant is responsible for their own license, but since I don't watch TV, I don't need to purchase it and I'm not sure if other flatmates watch it, so since the letter doesn't come in my name and if they come to the flat to check, they can see that I don't watch TV, I shouldn't worry right? even if we got a letter saying that if we watch TV we need to purchase a license?

Regards

D

And people think I am paranoid.... Wow... Worry over-load my friend, you need to chill

[Derivaz]

Ayyubi72

You are right, my concern was if other lodgers in the flat use it; if it would be liable for that (i have my own tenancy agreement for my own room); but from the website it doesn't like i wouldn't be.


Mealos

I'm not worried; if I don't get it; it's not the end of the world; actually most EU people don't apply for citizenship, but I just thought, it would be nice since I've been here for ages; so I'm not worried, I just like to know where to stand, so I like to clarify the grey areas, that's all.

Cheers

D