Operating Supplement #49

Operating Supplement #49

October, 2003

RESIDENT INSTALLATION OF

SATELLITE DISHES

On January 22, 1999, the Federal Communications Commission enacted revised regulations concerning the installation of satellite dish (over the air reception devices). The following guidelines are to be utilized in granting residents permission to install this equipment at their dwelling unit:

1. There is a refundable $75.00 security deposit charge. The satellite dish must not be larger than one meter in diameter. Residents may not install any satellite dish larger than one meter (3 feet, 3 inches), measured across its widest part.

1. The dish must be installed within the dwelling unit or on a patio or balcony that is part of the apartment. Residents may not install a satellite dish in a common area or on the roof. The dish may not be installed outside the residents unit unless you have a patio or balcony, and it may not be installed on an exterior wall. Residents may install a dish entirely inside an apartment so long as no damage is done to flooring, wallboard or ceilings. Cabinets or other fixtures of the unit must not be damaged by installation of or near a satellite dish.

1. The dish must be securely mounted and may not extend beyond the edge of the patio or balcony railing. Residents may not hang a satellite dish out the window of the dwelling unit. All damages incurred from mounting or removal of the dish are the responsibility of the resident and will be deducted from the resident’s security deposit in the event the dish is removed or the resident vacates the premises.

1. Installation must not damage the dwelling unit. Residents must not damage the apartment when installing your dish. You may not drill holes in railings, exterior walls, or any other location where holes might impair the building’s weatherproofing or there is a risk of striking electrical or water lines.

1. The satellite dish must be professionally installed. Residents may not install the dish. A professional may be hired with the prior written approval of management. Upon completion of the installation, the housing authority will inspect and approve the work. Any work not done to the satisfaction of the Modernization Representative or the Housing Manager must be corrected within seven (7) days of the inspection or LMHA will complete or contract the work. Charges for said work would be added to the Resident’s next rent statement.

1. Residents must sign a Satellite Dish Installation Agreement in advance of placing a dish on LMHA property. (Exhibit “1” – LMHA Form PM100SD attached.) Residents found to have installed satellite dishes without the benefit of an executed agreement with LMHA, shall be placed on written notice that the said equipment must be removed within five days or the equipment will be removed at the expense of the Resident and billed to their account with LMHA. (Exhibit “2” attached—PMForm 101SD.)

1. The Resident is liable for any injury or damage to persons or property caused by the dish and you must maintain liability insurance covering any such risk or injury or damage. Said evidence of liability insurance is to be provided with the signing of the agreement with management covering the installation of satellite dish equipment.

To ensure that Residents are able to pay damages in the event a dish causes injury or damage, Residents must purchase and maintain liability insurance coverage for the dish for as long as it remains on LMHA property. Residents must provide proof of insurance at each expiration date of the policy and with the signing of a satellite dish installation agreement.

1. Residents who choose to install and operate satellite dish equipment do so at

their own risk. Resident will be liable for any injury or damage to persons or

property caused by Residents dish or the operation of the dish.

Residents are to arrange in advance of installation to sign the Satellite Dish Installation Agreement as well as to provide the housing authority with evidence of liability insurance. Residents found to have installed equipment without the benefit of a Satellite Dish Installation Agreement and have not provided management with evidence of liability insurance coverage, risk removal of said equipment by LMHA. Removal cost will be billed to the next applicable rent statement mailed to the Resident.

All Satellite Dish Installation Agreements are to be signed with the Housing Manager for the development and filed on the left-hand side of the resident folder for future reference. Residents will be provided with a signed copy of the Agreement at the time of execution of their records.

Exhibit “1”

SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATION AGREEMENT

RESIDENT NAME: ______

ADDRESS:______PHONE:______

The undersigned, herein referred to as “RESIDENT”, agrees to the following guidelines for the installation of a satellite dish (over the air reception device) on property owned by the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (hereinafter referred to as “LMHA”):

1. Satellite dish may not be larger than one meter in diameter (3 feet, 3 inches), measured across its widest part;

1. The dish must be installed within the dwelling unit or on a patio or balcony that is part of the dwelling unit;

1. A dish may not be installed in a common area or on a rooftop;

1. The dish may not be installed outside the unit of the resident unless a patio or balcony are present;

1. The dish may not be installed on an exterior wall of the dwelling unit;

1. That they may install a dish entirely inside an apartment so long as no damage is done to flooring, wallboard, ceilings, cabinets, or other fixtures;

1. The dish must be securely mounted and may not extend beyond the edge of the patio or balcony railing;

1. Residents may not install a dish outside of a window of the dwelling unit or any other unauthorized location;

1. That all damages incurred resulting from mounting, installation, or removal of the dish are the responsibility of the Resident and will be deducted from the resident’s security deposit with LMHA in the event the dish is removed or the resident vacates the premises without the removal of the dish from the premises;

1. Installation must not damage the dwelling unit in any way;

1. That holes may not be drilled into railings, exterior walls, or any other location where holes might impair the building’s exterior walls or any other location where holes might impair the building’s weatherproofing or there is a risk of striking electrical or water lines;

1. That the satellite dish must be professionally installed;

1. Satellite dishes may not be installed by the resident nor will LMHA provide this service;

1. That upon completion of the installation, the housing authority will have the right to inspect and approve the work. Said inspection will be conducted by the Housing Manager and/or Modernization Representative;

1. That they will hold LMHA harmless in any claim for injury or damage to persons or property caused by the dish;

1. That Resident will maintain evidence of liability insurance covering any such risk or injury or damage. Said evidence of liability insurance is to be provided with the signing of this agreement with LMHA and will be maintained for the duration of the period the equipment is installed at the dwelling unit leased by the Resident;

1. Damages found present caused by the satellite dish or its removal will be subject to repair and billing to the Resident account. Residents moving without the removal of the dish will be billed for any damages present at the time of the move-out inspection or from the removal of the said dish. Charges can be deducted from any security deposit the Resident has on account with the LMHA at the time of move-out;

1. Transferring Residents must sign a new Satellite Dish Installation Agreement at the time a new lease is signed with LMHA for a different housing unit.

Resident agrees that this Agreement constitutes an Addendum to the dwelling lease signed with LMHA on______and shall be binding so long as the satellite dish is present at the dwelling unit or damages remain outstanding as a result of the placement or removal of the dish.

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ResidentDate

Approved by:

______

LMHA ManagementDate

HOFORM 100SD

Exhibit “2”

Current Date

Resident Name

Resident Address

City, State, Zip code

Dear John Doe Resident:

RE: Satellite Dish

From LMHA’s inspection of the dwelling unit on ______, it was found that a satellite dish has been installed without management’s permission.

It is imperative that you contact the management office for an appointment within five (5) days of the date of this letter. In the event you wish to retain the satellite dish, an agreement must be signed with LMHA. Additionally, evidence of liability insurance coverage must be presented to management at the time of signing the Satellite Dish Installation Agreement. A sample copy of this agreement has been enclosed for your review prior to our appointment.

In the event you fail to establish an appointment with this office or remove the satellite dish from the dwelling unit on or before the aforementioned date, LMHA will take steps to terminate your lease. Charges for the removal and any resulting damage found as a result of the unauthorized installation will be assessed to your account with the housing authority. In the event you fail to timely pay these fees, your lease could also be terminated.

Your cooperation in this matter will assist in preserving low-cost, quality housing for your family. We look forward to hearing from you with regard to this matter.

Sincerely,

Housing Manager

Enclosure

Cc:Resident file – HOForm 101SD

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