Marianne S
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So what happens when a new tenant moves in?
Our (fantastic up till now) tenant wants to move out 8 months into her 12 month lease. She has a genuine reason to have to move but it's left us a bit up in the air, we have to try to find a new tenant now and we were very happy with her. She hasn't paid the tv licence since she moved in, I think she would probably be exempt because she's on a reduced income but what do I do when she moves out. Who is liable for it? Can I contact the TV licence service and tell them it's not my responsibility?
When a new tenant moves in, the TV license will be an issue for them, not you. You could tell them this but I presume it will be stated in the lease agreement?So what happens when a new tenant moves in? I'm concerned that they will end up with hassle when they go to buy a licence. Should I tell the outgoing tenant to pay it before she leaves? Her electricity bills are nothing to do with me either unless she moves out without paying them!
The tenant/occupier is responsible for the licence regardless of who provided it.Did you provide the TV? If so, I believe you are liable for the licence.
..So I'm wondering if I should take the cost out of her deposit. I think it would be bad form to leave it up to the next tenant to sort out.
you are making something out of nothing.
You seem to understand that its the occupier that is liable. So, if that occupier does not pay it, that is between them and rte/an post. Nothing to concern yourself with. If they move, it's the responsibility of the new occupier to get their own licence.
I'm wondering if I should take the cost out of her deposit.
Well said, shesells.She should be re-assigning her lease not leaving you to find a new tenant.
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