Satellite dishes used to be a major cause for contention – to the point where, in 1996, the FCC adopted the OTARD rule. This was amended to include rental property in 1999.  The rule restricts what community associations can do regarding limiting satellite dishes and satellite dish placement. As long as the resident has an area for their use on which a dish can be placed, the association cannot place restrictions that unreasonably delay or prevent installation, increase cost, or prevent them from receiving a signal.    Read the article…………….