TV Licencing

Tumtitums

hello

I will be leaving my property until September and i pay for my licence on a monthly basis. Do TV licencng have an option for me to suspend payments until i return ?

I dont really watch that much tv and i think i can survive without the tv . If i tell tv licencing that i no longer watch tv do they come round to inspect the property ? I have 2 tvs in the house (one hasnt been used for about 5 years) If i no longer watch tv but have tvs in my property do i have to pay the licence fee ?

worried_jim

You only pay if you are watching live TV. If you aren't then stop paying. If anyone ever comes to your house tell them to foxtrot Oscar!

Tumtitums

worried_jim wrote: »

You only pay if you are watching live TV. If you aren't then stop paying. If anyone ever comes to your house tell them to foxtrot Oscar!

Are you sure about this ??

flashg67

Tumtitums wrote: »

Are you sure about this ??

Not this again please! :rotfl:

OP Try here http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/refunds-and-cancellations/apply-for-a-refund

Cornucopia

Tumtitums wrote: »

hello

I will be leaving my property until September and i pay for my licence on a monthly basis. Do TV licencng have an option for me to suspend payments until i return ?

You cannot suspend a Licence as such. You'll need to cancel it and get one when you come back. Refunds of an existing Licence can only be made in full unused quarters.

I dont really watch that much tv and i think i can survive without the tv .

You mean after September?

If i tell tv licencing that i no longer watch tv do they come round to inspect the property ?

There is normally no need to tell them - it is not legally required. In the case of monthly payments, you *do* need to call and cancel, especially if you want a refund. They may call round - it is strongly recommended that you do not let them into your house. Also, do not answer any of their questions, and do not sign anything.

If i no longer watch tv but have tvs in my property do i have to pay the licence fee ?

No. It is recommended that you detune any TVs that are, or could be powered-up.