Do you have any tips on ensuring clear and open communication when it comes to giving permission for something? Please contact me about the time and date of the installation so I can be present.Įven a tenant authorization letter doesn’t guarantee the tenant will understand you. In brief, these conditions are that 1) the installation must be done by a reputable company that is licensed and insured 2) I must be present for the installation and must approve any drilling to accommodate cables and 3) the dish must be installed on the south end of your apartment balcony and cannot hang over the sidewalk below. Please read the lease agreement, section 2-13, where it outlines the conditions for installation.
Here is an example of a basic authorization letter that you might send a tenant requesting a satellite dish:Īs the landlord of the rental property, I, Mary Landlord, give permission for you to work with a satellite TV company to subscribe for their services, including installing a dish on the property. Keep a copy of the authorization letter in the tenant’s file, so you’ll have written evidence in case of a dispute.Sign and date the letter, then deliver it personally to your tenant.
This can be as simple or as detailed as the situation requires. Add any additional conditions or provisions that must take place.
How to Write a Tenant Authorization Letter