[K.C]

Hey,

Hope this is the right thread,

Moved into a new apartment a few months ago. Got 3 letters to date for the previous tenant regarding tv licence, I didn't open them but noticed on the envelope that they are from An Post TV Licence services.
So, I am just forwarding these on to the previous tenant to her new address along with her other mail. As the letters are not addressed to me am I still liable for the charge??

Thanks

[wmpdd3]

you're ok as long as you have a valid tv licence for your tv.

[K.C]

Originally Posted by wmpdd3

you're ok as long as you have a valid tv licence for your tv.

I'm only here a few months so never purchased a licence.

[hognef]

Originally Posted by K.C

I'm only here a few months so never purchased a licence.

Then you're not OK, and should get your own licence--assuming you have equipment capable of receiving a TV signal, and don't have a legal excuse.

[BeautyFromPain]

Originally Posted by K.C

I'm only here a few months so never purchased a licence.

not a valid excuse, sorry

[K.C]

Originally Posted by BeautyFromPain

not a valid excuse, sorry

Not making excuses

[BeautyFromPain]

Originally Posted by K.C

Not making excuses

sorry, 'explanation' then.

[lookitsme]

pop in to the post office and buy a license in your name and forget about the previous 3 months.

[BeautyFromPain]

you can also pay it by direct debit in instalments, including monthly if this helps, see: http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/GeneralT...plicationforms

[fasttalkerchat]

The previous tenant probably signed up for sky at some point. You're not liable for anything. If they come round and you anwer the door just tell them that:
1. You just moved in.
2. You don't have a TV or similar equipment.

(Whichever is true)

[slimjimmc]

Originally Posted by fasttalkerchat

The previous tenant probably signed up for sky at some point. You're not liable for anything. If they come round and you anwer the door just tell them that:
1. You just moved in.
2. You don't have a TV or similar equipment.

(Whichever is true)

Sky letters don't have An Post TV Licence services marked on them.
The letters are about the TV licence. If you have a TV set and you can't produce a licence then, as occupier, you're very very much liable for the TV licence and any prosecution An Post bring against you.

Point #1 is not a valid reason either (even if true). Even if you've just moved in you still need a TV licence if you've got a TV set. You can buy them easily enough in a post office or online so there's no real justification for not having one before you move in.

[fasttalkerchat]

Originally Posted by slimjimmc

Sky letters don't have An Post TV Licence services marked on them.

What I mean is that this is why they are sending letters.

If you need a licence get it sorted asap. In the meantime if you get a knock on the door tell them that you just moved in. If they don't come to your door you don't need to do anything about it.

[K.C]

Originally Posted by slimjimmc

Sky letters don't have An Post TV Licence services marked on them.
The letters are about the TV licence. If you have a TV set and you can't produce a licence then, as occupier, you're very very much liable for the TV licence and any prosecution An Post bring against you.

Point #1 is not a valid reason either (even if true). Even if you've just moved in you still need a TV licence if you've got a TV set. You can buy them easily enough in a post office or online so there's no real justification for not having one before you move in.

I moved in 2 months ago and will be leaving in another 2 months. Just don't want to pay an annual TV licence for only 4 months.

[slimjimmc]

Originally Posted by K.C

I moved in 2 months ago and will be leaving in another 2 months. Just don't want to pay an annual TV licence for only 4 months.

That's up to you but despite what you want you're still liable if you've got a TV. Don't be surprised if an inspector comes knocking on your door especially since their correspondence is going unanswered. It's likely one of those envelopes contains a statutory declaration which must be replied to or else proceedings ensue. While the letters may not be addressed to you that won't stop an inspector coming to find out what's going on and taking an interest in your status.
Did you know you can transfer a TV licence to your new residence?

[fasttalkerchat]

Originally Posted by K.C

I moved in 2 months ago and will be leaving in another 2 months. Just don't want to pay an annual TV licence for only 4 months.

When they knocked on my door they gave me 30 days to get one. I was moving out in 2 months and they never arrived. I thought the Landlord had paid it and I was moving up north so didn't pay it.

(wrong but I was a student so )