Tv licence repayments

theresamum2

Hi everyone didn't know where to put this but i have made a major step today i had court letter from a fine of tv licence well me been silly didn't fill form in and then got a red further steps notice to sort fine out left it and left it and finally plucked up the courage to phone them today i was so scared thinking what could happen and you know what it wasn't scary at all i have made arrangements for payment i know i shouldn't of got my self in to that situation anyway but im sorting the debt out and have phoned tv licence as well to start payments for new licence. Just wanted to write it down. Just feels good knowing i have sorted it out. Sorry i have rambled on but had to tell someone no ones knows apart from my parter about the debt.

Keeping_Positive

Hi well done on making the call. I did something similar very recently eith utility bills. Just left and left. Actually making the calls wasn't too bad but the relirf afterwards was great. Good kuck on your debt free journey.

theresamum2

Thanks keep positive. Feel so much better for making the call

Thrugelmir

theresamum2 wrote: »

finally plucked up the courage to phone them today i was so scared thinking what could happen and you know what it wasn't scary at all i have made arrangements for payment i know i shouldn't of got my self in to that situation.

Remember that the person at the other end of the phone is only doing their job. Speak to them in a pleasant manner and they'll respond likewise.

theresamum2

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Remember that the person at the other end of the phone is only doing their job. Speak to them in a pleasant manner and they'll respond likewise.

Yes you are so right i wasn't going to get mad with them cause they are only doing their job its not their fault its my fault for getting in that situation in the first place

FireWyrm

So, is this an actual court backed fine, or simply an unenforceable pseudo demand from a limited company (Capita)?

If the former, you obviously have no choice but to pay it, but if the latter, you can go license free by ditching any subscription based TV service and simply using catchup instead. The TV license is not a legal requirement for anyone who does not watch live TV despite what they would have you believe. Likewise, their 'inspectors' have less rights on your property than the paper boy and can safely be told where to stick their 'request' for payment. FYI, you cannot be 'in debt' to a TV license since there is no credit extended. All licenses are paid in advance.

theresamum2

FireWyrm wrote: »

So, is this an actual court backed fine, or simply an unenforceable pseudo demand from a limited company (Capita)?

If the former, you obviously have no choice but to pay it, but if the latter, you can go license free by ditching any subscription based TV service and simply using catchup instead. The TV license is not a legal requirement for anyone who does not watch live TV despite what they would have you believe. Likewise, their 'inspectors' have less rights on your property than the paper boy and can safely be told where to stick their 'request' for payment. FYI, you cannot be 'in debt' to a TV license since there is no credit extended. All licenses are paid in advance.

I didn't know this firewyrm sorry

[Deleted User]

I agree.

Whether you or not you have actually been convicted and fined in a court of law, there's nothing stopping you from going LLF (Legally Licence Free) from now on.

Bonfire_Bride

Well done on making that first call. You should be feeling proud!

Meatloaf1981

I was tempted to go Licence-free myself, as generally I watch catch-up telly on NOWtv and think we could survive happily without freeview that we have since jettisoning SKY several months back. I could live without live TV I think.

sourcrates

And if they happen to ever call again, don't let them in, a TV inspector has no right of entry to your home, if they cant physically see your TV connected to the Ariel they cant issue a fine or summons to court.