Generally a property only requires one licence to cover all of the occupants, so lodgers who have a relationship with the licence holder, such as family members, nannies or housekeepers, will be covered by the licence as long as they live in the same building.

Pensioners over the age of 75 that claim Pension Credit receive a free TV licence and can receive a refund if their last bought licence expires after they turn 75. 

Additionally, if a pensioner was eligible but bought a licence as they were not aware of their entitlement can also receive a refund. 

Pension Credit recipients can apply for their free TV licence from the age of 74, this is because it may take a few weeks to process the application.

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