Can I ask my neighbour to...

[onefivenine]

Looking for some advice here

I live in a flat, a 'FLAT' in which I wanted for umpteen years to put up a Sky dish - but in my DEEDS it says I can't. so I have cable - big deal.

In recent months some Polish people have moved into the flat above me and 'oh maybe they misunderstand the law' but by god almighty a satelite dish with big garish writing has appeared.

So on that basis can I put up a satellite dish?

[JayCee]

So on that basis can I put up a satellite dish?

You certainly could, but you'd need to be prepared to remove it if complaints start to flood in to the landlord from other neighbours.
If it's just a standard Sky box your neighbours have and you're on friendly terms with them you could ask if you can run a second downlead using a spare connection on the LNB to your digibox which you'd need to buy obviously...that saves you having to put up your own dish.

[I Have No Idea]

In the U.S. the fcc has a law that basically says that no "homeowners association" or landlord can stop you from broadcasting or recieving a communication signal. I dont know the law there. but it might be somethign you should look into

US. law.....
On October 25, 2000, the Commission further amended the rule so that it applies to customer-end antennas that receive and transmit fixed wireless signals. This amendment became effective on May 25, 2001.

The rule applies to individuals who place antennas that meet size limitations on property that they own or rent and that is within their exclusive use or control, including condominium owners and cooperative owners, and tenants who have an area where they have exclusive use, such as a balcony or patio, in which to install the antenna. The rule applies to townhomes and manufactured homes, as well as to single family homes.

The rule allows local governments, community associations and landlords to enforce restrictions that do not impair the installation, maintenance or use of the types of antennas described above, as well as restrictions needed for safety or historic preservation. Under some circumstances where a central or common antenna is available, a community association or landlord may restrict the installation of individual antennas. The rule does not apply to common areas that are owned by a landlord, a community association, or jointly by condominium or cooperative owners where the antenna user does not have an exclusive use area. Such common areas may include the roof or exterior wall of a multiple dwelling unit. Therefore, restrictions on antennas installed in or on such common areas are enforceable.

[Harj]

I had the same issue when I lived in a flat, mine was discreet and round the back, but someone opposite decided they were searching for extra terrestrial life as well as watching satellite tv. Needles to say, the management company sent letters asking us to remove the dishes or they will be removed plus additional costs will be added.

I managed to keep my dish up for another six months by delay tactics and also quoting an eu directive. But at the end of the day my lease said I could not put up any dishes, end of story.

One good thing was that the managed company agreed to allow a communal dish be installed, and Sky do something for flats.