SATELLITE DISHES ON ROOFS

Condominium associations can prohibit owners and tenants from installing dishes on common area roofs. That is not true for single family homes and not necessarily true for townhouses.

Townhouses. If the CC&Rs define townhouse roofs as exclusive use common area, owners and tenants may install satellite dishes on their roofs. FCC 2003 Ruling. If an owner needs to install an antenna on a mast that is more than 12 feet taller than the roof of the home, the association may require a permit to ensure safety, but may not prohibit the installation.

Updated by ADAMS KESSLER 4/6/2008