Sattelite aloud on rental properties?

[whicky1978]

If I understand this, it means that a landlord can not band satellite as long as they abide by certain guidelines?:tux:

http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/getdish/what_is/LLP_Release_Form.pdf

 

[charper1]

Yes, satellite dishes are allowed in rentals. Actually its better said the right to install is protected as long as YOU follow the guidelines.

1. Meet all electrical, safety and fire codes.
2. Do not mount to common areas/only on your exclusive use areas.
3. Do not mount to walls, railings, chimney, etc; in other word, mount in a 5gal bucket with concrete.
4. No drill holes.

You get the point.

 

[Purogamer]

heh, my installation violates the last 3 of those...heh...

 

[jhamps10]

i've seen SEVERAL installs on apartment buildings that are CLEARLY mounted to railings and walls and had to be with drill holes someplace..... oh well, I guess it's the apartment building's discration.

I have a question, my landlord to get a satellite dish in the complex, you HAVE to PAY a deposit to them of $300!!!!!!!! Other than that, they don't really care what you do with it. is this legal by any chance?

 

[charper1]

i've seen SEVERAL installs on apartment buildings that are CLEARLY mounted to railings and walls and had to be with drill holes someplace..... oh well, I guess it's the apartment building's discration.

You are 100% correct; it is solely at the discretion of the property owner/mgmt.

 

[TNGTony]

I have a question, my landlord to get a satellite dish in the complex, you HAVE to PAY a deposit to them of $300!!!!!!!! Other than that, they don't really care what you do with it. is this legal by any chance?

I would think not! From the FCC Fact Sheet http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html:

Q: What types of restrictions are prohibited?

A: The rule prohibits restrictions that impair a person's ability to install, maintain, or use an antenna covered by the rule. The rule applies to state or local laws or regulations, including zoning, land-use or building regulations, private covenants, homeowners' association rules, condominium or cooperative association restrictions, lease restrictions, or similar restrictions on property within the exclusive use or control of the antenna user where the user has an ownership or leasehold interest in the property. A restriction impairs if it: (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: What types of restrictions unreasonably delay or prevent viewers from using an antenna? Can an antenna user be required to obtain prior approval before installing his antenna?

A: A local restriction that prohibits all antennas would prevent viewers from receiving signals, and is prohibited by the Commission's rule. Procedural requirements can also unreasonably delay installation, maintenance or use of an antenna covered by this rule. For example, local regulations that require a person to obtain a permit or approval prior to installation create unreasonable delay and are generally prohibited. Permits or prior approval necessary to serve a legitimate safety or historic preservation purpose may be permissible. Although a simple notification process might be permissible, such a process cannot be used as a prior approval requirement and may not delay or increase the cost of installation. The burden is on the association to show that a notification process does not violate our rule.

Q: What is an unreasonable expense?

A: Any requirement to pay a fee to the local authority for a permit to be allowed to install an antenna would be unreasonable because such permits are generally prohibited. It may also be unreasonable for a local government, community association or landlord to require a viewer to incur additional costs associated with installation. Things to consider in determining the reasonableness of any costs imposed include: (1) the cost of the equipment and services, and (2) whether there are similar requirements for comparable objects, such as air conditioning units or trash receptacles. For example, restrictions cannot require that expensive landscaping screen relatively unobtrusive DBS antennas. A requirement to paint an antenna so that it blends into the background against which it is mounted would likely be acceptable, provided it will not interfere with reception or impose unreasonable costs.

Later in the document:

Q: Does the rule apply to residents of rental property?

A: Yes. Effective January 22, 1999, renters may install antennas within their leasehold, which means inside the dwelling or on outdoor areas that are part of the tenant's leased space and which are under the exclusive use or control of the tenant. Typically, for apartments, these areas include balconies, balcony railings, and terraces. For rented single family homes or manufactured homes which sit on rented property, these areas include the home itself and patios, yards, gardens or other similar areas. If renters do not have access to these outside areas, the tenant may install the antenna inside the rental unit. Renters are not required to obtain the consent of the landlord prior to installing an antenna in these areas. The rule does not apply to common areas, such as the roof or the exterior walls of an apartment building. Generally, balconies or patios that are shared with other people or are accessible from other units are not considered to be exclusive use areas.

Q: Are there restrictions that may be placed on residents of rental property?

A: Yes. A restriction necessary to prevent damage to leased property may be reasonable. For example, tenants could be prohibited from drilling holes through exterior walls or through the roof. However, a restriction designed to prevent ordinary wear and tear (e.g., marks, scratches, and minor damage to carpets, walls and draperies) would likely not be reasonable provided the antenna is installed wholly within the antenna user's own exclusive use area. In addition, rental property is subject to the same protection and exceptions to the rule as owned property. Thus, a landlord may impose other types of restrictions that do not impair installation, maintenance or use under the rule. The landlord may also impose restrictions necessary for safety or historic preservation.

See ya
Tony