TV licence ending dont want to renew

silverwhistle

I've not long moved into my house where the tenant wasn't paying any bills, let alone the TV licence, so sure enough, on the doormat was one of those red threatening letters to 'The occupier'. I thought I'd show willing, though not in any forlorn hope of stopping the letters for long, but when I went on line they were asking for details which I just wasn't prepared to give (email if not phone). So I ignored the letters which contine to arrive in the name of 'The Occupier'. If they actually made the effort to find out my name - it's on the electoral role - I'd be a little more forthcoming, but as it is I'm just looking forward to the call which has been threatened by numerous letters.

The best bit of course, is that I don't have a TV, haven't had one since the late 1980s and have no desire for one or even using catch-up. I don't even watch much in the way of DVD's as I've only ever bought one and the rest I've collected off the front of newspapers or been given! I seem to find plenty to do without one...

Whatever.., it might be amusing when they call and I'll be sure to update you all. :-)

JimmyTheWig

Cornucopia wrote: »

What if the TVL staff member had lied to you or misled you about its purpose?

Would have been noticed when I read the form I was signing.

Oh, and we also have cases where TVL have modified the form responses after signature.

Would be dealt with by me keeping a copy of what I signed.

Cornucopia

JimmyTheWig wrote: »

Would have been noticed when I read the form I was signing.

Lucky for you. Not so lucky for Sacha28, above, though.

Would be dealt with by me keeping a copy of what I signed.

Then it becomes your word against theirs.

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth

Please remember that the TV Tax Collectors are salesman employed by crapita, at the behest of the Bolshevik Broadcasting Commisariat.

You do not need to buy anything off these goons, there is no compelling you to answer any of their question nor sign any of their sales documentation.

Now 6 Months TV Tax Free

sacha28

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth wrote: »

Please remember that the TV Tax Collectors are salesman employed by crapita, at the behest of the Bolshevik Broadcasting Commisariat.

You do not need to buy anything off these goons, there is no compelling you to answer any of their question nor sign any of their sales documentation.

Now 6 Months TV Tax Free

I only found that out today on this forum wish I'd known that last year!
(I love Perranporth, was only there last week, living the caravan dream )

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth

sacha28 wrote: »

I only found that out today on this forum wish I'd known that last year!
(I love Perranporth, was only there last week, living the caravan dream )

You walked with me across the sands, yet I only see one set of footprints!

That is what these goons are like. they get commision, yet watchdog do not feature them!

Please remember, you only need a TV Tax Form to watch live, or near live TV. That is, as it is being broadcast.

you do not need a TV licence if you only use catchup services, such as iplaye, itv player, netflicks and lovefilm etc.

If a goon appears at your door, remember, they are sales people. If you do not wish to buy anything, you do not have to even talk to them. Treat them like the double glazing people, door shut.

Buzby

However, if you have the capability to watch - the risk to you is extremely high, in much the same way a potential burglar is convicted for 'going equipped'.

[Deleted User]

In some cases, non-CRB checked, complete strangers.

[Deleted User]

JimmyTheWig wrote: »

(or even on the balance of probabilities, in some cases).

That only applies to civil cases.

In criminal cases, it is "proof beyond reasonable doubt".

[Deleted User]

Cornucopia wrote: »

From those facts, we conclude that it was good that Parliament never gave the BBC these powers, and that the BBC should respect it.

Not only did parliament not give them the power of entry, but they went out of their way, to categorically state they mustn't have it.