The Battle is on! My landlord now demands I remove my dish

Show them the OTARD fact sheet again. The regional manager needs to know the facts.
You have the right to use whatever service you want.

Linked here for any others that may also need it.
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

I think this is the pertinent section.

Good luck.

 

The Dish exclusivity deal should only keep from DirecTV setting up a MDU deal there...I think.

Go get em, LV!

 

Unless OTARD was amended you should be covered unless you signed a new agreement the complex.

 

I think your landlord underestimates the vigor in which you will tell them to go pound sand.

 

Just wait until LV uses that grip the throat thingee. Just send him the video.

Good luck. Another out of control authority figure.

 

I suggest you get the SBCAs team on it as well http://www.sbca.com/otard/default.asp

They know the rules inside and out. I have a feeling the regional manager will take things seriously when they inform him they will be filing a federal suit on your behalf.

Now, you probably already know, this will most likely result in them not renewing your lease when the time is due.

 

Did'ja get the $100 referral bonus?

 

Load Vader If you are told that you have to move or sign a new lease agrement, just tell them, (AND FOLLOW UP,) that you are also filing a complant with you local attorny general on fair housing and the fcc. You have the right to have the service of your choice as long as the dish from the sat service you wish is either not central provided or is in the 'fully controled' area of your apartment. NOW having said that, IF the dish was on a tripod or pole any where in the 'common' grounds area (even a flour bed your control) THEN they can have you remove it. Wish you the best

 

The SBCA link provided by RobertE is a great resource. You can also file a petition with the FCC. I had to do that with our HOA and within one week, the HOA had a letter from the FCC telling them that they were wrong. Get it all in writing if you can.

You'd think these management companies would train their personnel better; especially a company large enough that they have a regional manager.

 

+1.

The referral program is a great thing. Now watch cable steal it someday and call it new and intuitive! Hahha

 

This could be fun,

With a toner, a little cable, maybe a power inserter I can see a Directv dish next to the DISH rig. Some things are more exclusive that others. If management wants the Directv rig off the deck...how about them paying to get you service from a central Directv dish.

Also, the district manager is a worm. He personally should have contacted you. That he used an office wonk speaks to his level of guts. Try grinding him.

Joe