Are you a Boise renter who wants to install a TV Antenna? Read more about your rights here.6/19/2012 Today I want to address another common question received from people wanting to install a TV antenna on their rental property. Check out this question received from a Boise resident.
“My husband and I just moved into a rental home. We want to install a television antenna, but are unsure if we need our landlord’s permission. What should we do?” Technically, you do not need your landlord’s permission. Federal law allows renters to install an antenna on their rented property, inside or outside. However, landlords can place certain restrictions in order to prevent damage to the home, preserve historic elements of the home or for general safety. But you shouldn’t worry too much about the restrictions. Renters in Boise can enjoy all the benefits of an HDTV antenna as homeowners can. There are several methods available when it comes to installing an antenna. For instance, if your landlord gets picky and tries to prevent an install by enforcing a strict no-drilling- on-the-structure policy, you could still erect a traditional rooftop antenna outside on a patio or deck. Typically, a landlord’s damage policy in relation to drilling and hammering is restricted to possible damage caused to the exterior structure walls and the roof. Most landlords are willing to allow tenants to install rooftop units. Why? It is simple. Just as much as a renter wants to find a good landlord. A landlord wants to find a good renter. The less money you are spending on a satellite package, the more money you have each month towards your rent. Here is another point to consider. If you and your landlord have a good relationship, consider asking the landlord to install the antenna. Yes, the antenna would then belong to the landlord, but if you do not renew your lease then the landlord will have another perk to offer the new tenant – free television. In this situation everyone in Boise wins!
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