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New tenancy agreement states you must pay tv license whether you own a tv or not?

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  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    user225688 wrote: »
    So should I go ahead and sign and don't mention it?



    I would. It's far more likely you'll end up in a debate with an untrained monkey about the legalities than actually have any meaningful discussion.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    I don't know how a third party can even check that you have a current tv licence. You could buy one, show them the confirmation, and then immediately claim a refund for 11 months without them knowing.
  • DE_612183
    DE_612183 Posts: 4,062 Forumite
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    Comms69 wrote: »
    The clause regarding TV licence in unenforceable because there is no loss to the landlord whether you get one or not

    Does the Landlord have a responsibility to inform the TVL that the Tenent will be paying the licence?
  • sevenhills
    sevenhills Posts: 5,938 Forumite
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    Comms69 wrote: »
    The clause regarding TV licence in unenforceable because there is no loss to the landlord whether you get one or not


    Maybe he just wants less hassle when it comes to the next tenant.
    If the OP is handing over a deposit, when they leave the landlord could point out they they are receiving red letter billls from TV licensing and with-hold their deposit.


    Its ok to have a chat with the landlord, but if he wants it in the contract, he me he older and thinks everyone watches TV.
  • user225688
    user225688 Posts: 146 Forumite
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    sevenhills wrote: »

    Its ok to have a chat with the landlord, but if he wants it in the contract, he me he older and thinks everyone watches TV.

    Say what now?
  • Comms69
    Comms69 Posts: 14,229 Forumite
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    Dave46049 wrote: »
    Does the Landlord have a responsibility to inform the TVL that the Tenent will be paying the licence?



    No. In fact such a disclosure would likely breach GDPR as there is no legitimate reason to share personal details
    sevenhills wrote: »
    Maybe he just wants less hassle when it comes to the next tenant.- no idea what you mean
    If the OP is handing over a deposit, when they leave the landlord could point out they they are receiving red letter billls from TV licensing and with-hold their deposit. - seriously don't make me laugh. In fact, I suggest you do some research. The LL cannot withhold the deposit for ANY bills.


    Its ok to have a chat with the landlord, but if he wants it in the contract, he me he older and thinks everyone watches TV.
    No idea what that means either. Unsure who 'helpful' or 'informative' you post is to the OP.


    OP - there's people here who understand how tenancies and the law works; and there's people who take information in and learn and provide helpful advice; and then there's those that rely on 'dave from the pub'
  • DE_612183
    DE_612183 Posts: 4,062 Forumite
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    Comms69 wrote: »
    OP - there's people here who understand how tenancies and the law works; and there's people who take information in and learn and provide helpful advice; and then there's those that rely on 'dave from the pub'


    I resent that - I'm not in the pub :beer:
  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,788 Forumite
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    Ignore it: No judge would evict you for not abiding by that clause whilst having no TV. And what else is the landlord going to do?
  • need_an_answer
    need_an_answer Posts: 2,812 Forumite
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    Why not ask the LA why the clause is in the agreement,for what purpose...at least it will prove to them that you actually did read the terms rather than just sign it and ignore
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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Just sign the contract. There will be no come-back.


    Or make an issue of it and find the LL/agent no longer wants you as a tenant and re-advertises the property.
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