I just Googled it and the first thing that came up was:
I just found this on the FCC's website:
"In 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules for Over-the-Air-Reception Devices (“OTARD” rules). The OTARD rules prohibit restrictions on a property owner or tenant’s right to install, maintain, or use an antenna to receive video programming from direct broadcast satellites (DBS), broadband radio services (formerly referred to as multichannel multipoint distribution services or MMDS), and television broadcast stations (TVBS). However, there are exceptions to the OTARD rules, including provisions for safety and preservation of historic areas."
Poke around that to see if you are prohibited by any of the restrictions and if not, print this out for your landlord.
posted by chiababe at 8:24 AM on May 17, 2007
Yeah, they can keep you from mounting it to their building and they can put other restrictions on it (i.e. the need to carry a certain amount of liability insurance, which is usually included with your renter's) but they generally can't keep you from putting it up in the first place.
posted by kindall at 8:26 AM on May 17, 2007
Obviously, your landlord will raise a stink about it ,but you do have the law on your side.
Guys here is an entire thread on the subject , plus the paragraphs of the complete FCC Law that are pertinent to our subject. Most landlords simply aren't aware of the law. Good read:
http://ask.metafilter.com/62834/Can-my-lan...-satellite-dish
Q