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Me and my boyfriend have a tv, but we don't actually use the aerial or watch or record any tv, except for DVDs. We wrote to the TV license people to say that and they said they'll still send somebody round just to check.
Now, I know that we're not watching the TV at all, it's not even on the channels, it's just perminantly on DVD setting. How can we prove to them that we're not watching the channels and just using the TV? Will they bring their van to visit?
Anybody else experienced similar?
Now, I know that we're not watching the TV at all, it's not even on the channels, it's just perminantly on DVD setting. How can we prove to them that we're not watching the channels and just using the TV? Will they bring their van to visit?
Anybody else experienced similar?
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Or..just don't let them in.
Haha lucky you! :P
If they actually put something half decent on TV then maybe I'd watch it. But I'm not tuning in for no celeb-this celeb-reality-that. I have better things to do with my time!
You are not breaking the law, and they would have to prove that you were.
The TV Tax bailiffs are filth to a man, and people should remember that when they go on about how great the BBC is.
they can only enter your property if you let them in. they can be crafty getting entry like asking if they can use your toilet... just don't let them in
It doesn't surprise me, it's all part of the "unique way in which the BBC is funded".
They're all cunts, and when I rule the world they'll be third against the wall to be shot (after politicians and bankers).
Even before landlords?
Didnt seem bothered tbh.
I get loads of letters from the TV people here, but i never reply. Why should I waste my time. Theyre welcome to come round and check. I dont use a telly, and i dont have to prove that i dont. I just dont. I think its up to them to prove that you do ad tbh, most of them arent going to to a stakeout to try anbd catch you out.
I don't mind traffic wardens, because I don't park in disabled bays or on double yellows.
I do play DVD's on my computer but I don't have a TV card installed.
Anyways, if you aren't watching TV at all really you're supposed to get your TV modified by an TV engineer just to "make sure" you can't receive a signal.
But basically, just completely take the aerial out of the back of your TV. If someone does come round and you let them in just to show them, they'll give you like a statement of your conversation to sign, just make sure to read it before you sign and stuff.
But everyone's right, Enquiry Officers don't have any right to enter your home, so you can flat out refuse to even speak to them.