I just got Direct TV installed now Im having issues with landlord?

She cant do any thing about it i work for DirecTV as a installer there is something called (otard) law it is from the fcc it says no one in the us can tell you what to have for a service provider if she bugs you again or even touches your dish call the fcc right away and she will will will be fined up to 45,000

Dollars the reason being in apartment complex’s they do something call buy out its where cox or a tv provider say we will install all cable and tv eqt but you provide only ower service to your tenants, this is illegal but not if you say we strongly suggest you to go with this company or something like that I am guessing the installer set it up on a tripod or something no penetrating if that’s the case you are all good

Directv Installation Problems

You are correct. The Federal Communications Commission prohibits covenants and rules that restrict satellite dishes.

The rules currently in effect prohibit restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of small antennas used to receive video programming. These antennas include DBS satellite dishes that are less than one meter (39") in diameter (larger in Alaska), TV antennas, and antennas used to receive MMDS .(multichannel multipoint distribution -- or wireless cable). The rules prohibit non-safety restrictions that:

(1) unreasonably delay or prevent installation, maintenance or use,

(2) unreasonably increase the cost of installation, maintenance or use, or

(3) preclude reception of an acceptable quality signal.

The rules apply to state or local laws or regulations, including zoning, land-use or building regulations, private covenants, homeowners' association rules or similar restrictions on property

The FCC rules presently apply only with respect to property over which the owner has exclusive use or possession.

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FCC rules: Under the OTARD (Over-the-Air-Reception Devices) rules, an owner or a tenant has the right to install an antenna (that meets size limitations) on property that he owns or over which he has exclusive use or control. This includes single family homes, condominiums, cooperatives, town homes, and manufactured homes. In the case of condominiums, cooperatives, and rental properties, the rules apply to “exclusive use” areas, like terraces, balconies, or patios. “Exclusive use” refers to an area of the property that only the renter and people allowed by the renter may enter and use. If the area is shared with others or accessible without the renter’s permission, it is not considered to be an exclusive use area.

The FCC has a procedure in place to file a Filing a Petition about an Antenna Restriction

See: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/consumerdish....

Here is a complete explanation of your rights. http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/News_Releases/199...

Good luck You should win if you pursue it.

You are Right that the LandLord cannot collect Property. They cannot even enter your premises in most states with out notice of time and everything. I would draft a Cease and Desist letter. I would mention that they are in violation of federal regulations and put in the OTARD rule in it as well. Use the Document number. Send this by mail. You may also request to see a judge and bring the OTARD ruling with you after they take satellite dish. I would also press charges for theft by unlawful taking.

You have done a lot of research after the fact because your landlord is not happy. You better check out your lease now that the satellite is up. If the lease says the size and yours is bigger, you lose.

Why didn't you read the lease before you had it installed?

Landlord is the boss. he obviously does not want satellite dishes for every appartment. You will have to live with Cable.

yes she can if it states on your lease that no satellites what so ever. she can have it taken down.or worse case is that she can kick you out for failure to comply with the agreement of the lease you signed. i do allow for satellites since the cable company here is not very nice.

They told me I couldnt have mine either, but I didnt do anything about it, and they still havent done anything to take it.