When it rains, it pours. I cannot get my phone to connect to my pc to get the picture. Anyway it is installed on the balcony railing. But my problem is that when the Dish guys came to install back in Feb. there was a dish on the balcony below that noone was using so they just used that one.
So even if the rule was reversed, I still would have to at least get it installed on my balcony. I called Dish and they were going to charge me 99.00 to come out and put it in a bucket. I then just decided to cancel everything--I am so tired of fighting and they offered to remove the 99.00 fee.
I am still not convinced they can stop me from having a dish installed to the balcony. I am not sure I am going to like the bucket deal--it seems like it would be more prone to movement.
from fcc.gov
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: 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.
Typically apartment owners or management companies include "the structure" to this rule. That is the entire building structre. Railings and support posts included.
"Drilling" typically includes any type of attachment where a screw or bolt is inserted into the building material.
In other words, rental properties have the authority under the rules to prohibit satellite antennas from being attached in any manner to the buildings decks rails and and any other part of the structure.
You must comply if your dish is attached to the structure.
Renters do not have the same rights and priveledges as those who own the property in whcih they reside. It is what it is.
Sorry.
