My HOA wants me to paint the 18"satellite antenna and coax to match the residence color. At times I think the HOA get intoxicated with their power. Just a few years ago they denied these antennas. Can they make me paint it? Thank you, Seamus J.Wilson
I don't think so. I don't know if there is any truth in it, but my installer told me that it's illegal for on HOA to deny anyone to put up a dish. I that's true, then I would think that the HOA also cannot force you to take any action which could harm the dish. Make then show you in the by laws where it says you have to paint it.
They probably CAN make you paint it. Just like they can tell you what color flowers are allowed, and how many goats and chickens you can keep. That's part of the joy of living in a controlled community. You agreed to abide by their rules when you signed on. If you don't want to live like that, sell the place and buy your own private piece of the rock.
BB
I once had a fight with a housing co-oeprative. They didn't like my kids slide. They sent a letter to us demanding removal (though it had been around for a couple of years with no issues). We told them to take a hike. They then sent us a letter telling us to appear before the board and if we didn't, that they would evict us. We got a lawyer to write a letter for us. That scared them into backing off. They did send an eviction notice to a friend of mine. He told them to wad it up real tight and shove it. He then stopped paying rent, figuring that if he was evicted, then he didn't have to pay, and he also wanted his day in court. That day came and he wound up having to pay about 60% of the back rent owed and they were never able to boot him out. He smiled all the way to the bank.
Tell the HOA to stick it. They are pretty much powerless to do anything except whine at you.
They are powerless except for the lien they can put on your property for fines and late fees when you don't pay up. It doesn't become a problem until you want to sell.
this is really stupid advice. it all depends upon your hoa agreement that you signed, and the laws of your state. in az, the house can be sold under a sheriff's sale to repay the hoa for fees, lawyer's fees, interest, and penalties.
get them to show you in your signed agreement where you have to paint it.
regards, charlie cave creek, az
As per the Telecommunications Act of 1996 they cannot deny you the use or installation of any antenna or dish (must be less than 39 inches in diameter) that is used to receive signals. However they do have the following statement in the law:
A requirement to paint an antenna in a fashion that will not interfere with reception so that it blends into the background against which it is mounted would likely be acceptable. In general, the costs imposed by local regulations cannot be unreasonable in light of the cost of the equipment or services and the visual impact of the antenna.
However, if the paint interferes with the ability of the dish to perform it's function, you do not have to paint it. They can require you to paint the cable though.
If you do bite the bullet and paint the dish, you need to locate some "flat" paint for it. Shiny paint will reflect the sun onto the receiving part (I cannot remember the three letters that designate it) and can damage it or reduce its effectiveness.
Read your contract before saying no. Will painting it be all that hard. If others are painting their dishes then it isn`t worth the fight over
1 hrs work. You knew you were moving into this type of compliance before you signed your individuality away.Saying he signed away his individuality is a bit harsh, don't you think?
Take advice on the type of paint - it can be done with the right stuff. Having said that, I'd be up for the fight just on the principle .
residence color.
I am pretty sure this would degrade antenna.
It has a special type of paint, plus surface designed to reflect waves to the elliptic axes.
I would call DSS or Dish and ask if they would support such application. Esp if antenna & system is rental. Take they answer and show middle finger to HOA.
Brian
It wont degrade the antenna, they are painted now, mine works covered half in snow or fully in pouring rain. They were designed large for a reason, if the dish was 80% smaller rain would probably effect it.
You might have to pick the kind of paint carefully. I don't know to what extent the thickness and composition of the existing paint (powdercoat?) are part of the design.
Perce
On 01/28/05 01:14 pm Sligo tossed the following ingredients into the ever-growing pot of cybersoup:
Take the antenna down and place it where it can't be seen. The satellite is
22,000 miles away. By moving the dish from the roof to the ground, you add about 20 feet.If you think I jest, there are covers for satellite dishes that look like large rocks so you can install the dish in a flower bed. But that's a last resort. Before I did that, I'd have some fun. (Be sure to take lots of pictures and keep a diary - this will make a fine human interest story for your local newspaper.)
First, fabricate and attach large, metal, bright-orange "petals." Paint the dish brown. Behold, a giant sunflower!
This will generate a flurry of letters!
Next, add eyes, etc., to the sunflower. Presto, a "Li'l Black Sambo" face. Be sure to have lots of super-white teeth! Here's sorta what I mean:
Okay, remove the petals. Paint a generic yellow happy face.
More letters.
Next, decal the face of Jesus, the raise the issue of Church-State separation.
Let's see - what can we paint next? Does your homeowners associate allow the flying of flags? (hint-hint).
At some point, you'll have to revert to the sunflower idea and place the dish on a pole in your flowerbed. Add leaves to the pole. Who'll know?
Jerry, I ;like your thinking!!
Read the Directv or Dish webiste FAQ!
CLearly says that you can paint the dish with a non refelctive paint. Just don't paint the LNB lol
Matt, I have been reading and laughing at yuor posts all day (Sunday 1-30-05) and have a feeling you're a pretty smart/intelligent guy. I have read a lot of things both bad and good about HOA's and I believe that it is very possible that the staement is pretty acurate in some of them. Individuality is a funny thing. They may all wnat the same thing in a HOA, that's why they have no need for individuality. But when a newcomer buys into the HOA community, they are often Stricken by some rules that are not what they expected.............they expected protection from folks running down the property values, say, and they get a legal bill from hell instead, because they only mow once a week or twice a month, and the HOA says your grass has to be kept at some perfect length that requires more frequent mowing than the buyer had in mind.........................See how simple it is?
Yeah, It's pretty much signing up to give up your individualism in some of 'em. Nothing short of giving up homeowner rights in some others too...................Very difficult stuff.
I figure you probably already know this stuff, but it's worth stating anyway.
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Read your HOA documents/bylaws/rules. Yes, every group has a requisite condo commando and they do get extreme. Best way to fight that is to run for a board position and be reasonable and right. It isn't that difficult to work for what benefits everyone, but takes wisdom. X-Files had a really good, true-to-life, episode about HOA's a couple of years ago. It was true - I swear :o)
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