In our previous post, TV Licensing Law, we established that:
- Rental properties of joint occupancy (e.g. each of the occupiers' names feature on a single tenancy agreement) are considered a single property for TV licensing purposes.
- In rental properties of multiple occupancy (e.g. where each individual has their own tenancy agreement) a licence is required by each occupant intending to use a television (or other licensable equipment) in their own room. An additional licence is required to cover equipment in communal areas of the property.
Student halls of residence fall into the second of these categories, meaning a student requires a licence if they intend to use a television in their own room. The university or college administering the property is usually responsible for licensing equipment in communal areas.
In the case of accommodation rented from a private landlord the number of licenses required will depend on the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Only 12-month licences are available, but these can be surrendered early for a partial refund if the television won't be in use (e.g. during the summer holidays).
Students using a television powered solely by its own internal battery are covered by the licence of their home address and do not require an additional licence.
More information is available on the TV Licensing website.
In the case of accommodation rented from a private landlord the number of licenses required will depend on the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Only 12-month licences are available, but these can be surrendered early for a partial refund if the television won't be in use (e.g. during the summer holidays).
Students using a television powered solely by its own internal battery are covered by the licence of their home address and do not require an additional licence.
More information is available on the TV Licensing website.
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