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Question: On 12/30, I entered into a lease in which it was discussed, agreed to, and I signed the addendum added regarding having a satellite dish on the property. It states that in compliance with FEDERAL Communication Commission, I had that right. On 1/3, Rey C of Satellite compny came out to help me exercise my right and was told by management that he couldn't install my dish, because they are issuing a notice to all residents that they need to have dishes removed. I was assessed fees for early termination of $360, and move in fee of $199. This blatantly a breach of contract, and violates federal law. Help

Answer: The most important steps one can take in this sort of situation are: (1) to keep a careful record of anything that may constitute evidence in support of an argument that you may end up making before a judge in a courtroom and (2) to send to the landlord a signed and dated formal letter describing in detail exactly what happened and why you should not be required to pay those fees. By doing both of these things you will put yourself in a much stronger position to either undertake or defend yourself from a small claims lawsuit (depending on how you or the other parties decide to handle this).