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Residential landlords
You need to make sure that the property is covered by a valid TV Licence if you have provided a means for your tenants to watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV. This includes the use of devices such as a TV, computer, mobile phone, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
The TV Licence is your responsibility if you installed the TV, unless the tenancy agreement specifies that it’s the tenants’ responsibility.
This only applies for tenants and not lodgers (see lodgers page for more information).
It costs £142.50 for colour and £48.00 for a black and white TV Licence.
How many TV Licences are needed? |
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| If they each have a separate tenancy agreement for their room | Each tenant needs their own TV Licence if they watch or record TV. This licence also covers the communal areas. |
| If they have a joint tenancy agreement |
One TV Licence may cover the whole house. However, there may be other reasons why your tenant needs a separate licence, such as whether or not they have exclusive access to cooking or washing facilities. If you are unsure whether this applies to your particular circumstances please contact us to find out more information. |
Your tenants don’t need a TV Licence |
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| If they only watch downloaded or streamed TV AFTER it's been broadcast |
This includes using websites like YouTube and Bebo, as well as ‘on demand’ internet services like iPlayer offering TV downloads or streaming. |
If you are unsure whether this applies to your particular circumstances, please contact us to find out more information.
