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Originally Posted by rjcataniajr
This article was taken from the POA January Bulletin
Questions & Answers November's 2014 Forum.
>3) I had heard that there was a small group
of individuals who had received permission to
install external TV antennas on their homes in
order to receive ‘free’ television viewing.
Have you heard anything about this? A)
We are not aware of this situation which would
likely involve the resident’s deed restrictions,
but we will contact District Staff for a response.
District Staff responded that, "…
television antennas fall under the same guidelines
as the satellite antennas. The Federal
Communication Act supersedes any deed restrictions
which states the communication device
may be placed in the location where a
signal may be reached. I am 'assuming' the
question refers to the 'old' type antennas
which is 'free' television, but you are only receiving
your 'local' station…there certainly
would not be any HBO, ESPN, etc…. The installation
of an antenna does not require ARC
approval. Many residents call and ask where
the antenna can be installed. We give the suggested
guidelines and inform them that if they
want to attach it to the side of a home or roof
that they may want to check with the home
warranty department to make sure that it will
not violate the warranty on their home. But
yes…the 'old' type of television antennas may be installed."<
So,what do y'all think about the quote"The Federal
Communication Act supersedes any deed restrictions
which states the communication device
may be placed in the location where a
signal may be reached????
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The Federal Law does superceed any deed restrictions as long as the antenna is mounted on the roof of the house. These fights have already been adjudicated to the highest court in the land. This also includes Amateurs Radio Equipment. Now that being said that does not mean you will not have to go to court to fight it. Anybody with a way to the court house and $75 can start the proceedings. Who has more resources you or the POA. I have installed TV antennas in my attic and I can get all the networks.