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Old 11-10-2008, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by EdVinMass View Post
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides limitations on restrictions that an association can impose. Here’s a link to the fact sheet on that law: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

Although regulations that require a person to obtain a permit or approval prior to installation are generally prohibited, regulations that serve a legitimate safety or historic preservation purpose may be permissible. So to avoid any problems, I think it would be prudent for an owner to do the following:

1. Have your antenna installer select the least obtrusive location for it that provides an acceptable quality signal.
2. Submit the plan on the basis of it being a simple notification process of your intent.
3. If the association rejects it, the burden of proof is on them to provide an acceptable alternative.
You can call it what you want, Submit first. Dish is Not allowed on roof I am told. I am sure the direct tv installers are familiar with the restrictions after having moved a few. I know the good landscapers know what is allowed and not allowed.