I just moved and I recently lost my signal because the leafs bloomed thus blocking my signal my new land lord will not allow me to put a dish on the ground or cut down any trees. So I suspended my service until this is straightened out .
DTV sent a person to the house and said that I can't get a line of sight for signal
and I proceed to try to get out of my contact. Then a couple days later DTV sent me a letter saying that I owed them $180. I sent the billing and dispute department a letter explaining the same thing I just told you and now I waiting a for a response. I just wondering what is my options if I'm denied
Thanks
Quinch
....if the property owner is in the words of the fcc rules regarding dish placement .....
(1) unreasonably delays or prevents use of; (2) unreasonably increases the cost of; or (3) precludes a person from receiving or transmitting an acceptable quality signal from an antenna covered under the rule. The rule does not prohibit legitimate safety restrictions or restrictions designed to preserve designated or eligible historic or prehistoric properties, provided the restriction is no more burdensome than necessary to accomplish the safety or preservation purpose.
Q: If I live in a condominium or an apartment building, does this rule apply to me?
A: The rule applies to antenna users who live in a multiple dwelling unit building, such as a condominium or apartment building, if the antenna user has an exclusive use area in which to install the antenna. "Exclusive use" means an area of the property that only you, and persons you permit, may enter and use to the exclusion of other residents. For example, your condominium or apartment may include a balcony, terrace, deck or patio that only you can use, and the rule applies to these areas. The rule does not apply to common areas, such as the roof, the hallways, the walkways or the exterior walls of a condominium or apartment building. Restrictions on antennas installed in these common areas are not covered by the Commission's rule. For example, the rule would not apply to restrictions that prevent drilling through the exterior wall of a condominium or rental unit and thus restrictions may prohibit installation that requires such drilling
Q: Does the rule apply to condominiums or apartment buildings if the antenna is installed so that it hangs over or protrudes beyond the balcony railing or patio wall?
A: No. The rule does not prohibit restrictions on antennas installed beyond the balcony or patio of a condominium or apartment unit if such installation is in, on, or over a common area. An antenna that extends out beyond the balcony or patio is usually considered to be in a common area that is not within the scope of the rule. Therefore, the rule does not apply to a condominium or rental apartment unit unless the antenna is installed wholly within the exclusive use area, such as the balcony or patio.
Ok...all that said..The property owner preventing you form removing trees ar in any way altering the property does not violate the FCC rule....I think you're out of gas on this one..Sorry...CAn you move to another apartment on the property..Perhaps one with a clear line of sight?
According to your contract, you violated the terms by moving to a location where satellite service is not possible..You made the choice ot move to that location..What I would do is make up soem kind of story that you had to move in an emergency for personal reasons.. maybe to be near a loved one who is not well..Or the landolord at your previous place sold out and forced you to move quickly..Or some other hardhsip...
