Property Operations 

The apartment industry won a major telecommunications victory this week when the FCC affirmed the right of apartment owners to enter into exclusive marketing contracts and bulk billing agreements with video service providers.

On October 31, 2007, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a rule which retroactively banned “building exclusivity” contract clauses between multifamily properties and most video service providers.

Legal Brief filed by NAA, NMHC and MHI regarding FCC's decision to ban exclusive contracts.

The FNPRM solicits comment on whether the Commission should extend its new rules banning “exclusivity clauses” in agreements between property owners and video providers to cover private cable operators and other entities not subject to Section 628.

Memo regarding FCC Order on Exclusive Contracts with Video Providers.

FCC Order banning exclusive access contracts

The FCC today adopted an Order banning the use of exclusivity clauses for the provision of video services to multiple dwelling units.

Press Release regarding Real Access Alliance Voices Disappointment with FCC’s Order Banning Exclusive Contracts.

This NMHC White Paper identifies the key issues apartment firms need to consider before agreeing to a fiber installation/upgrade.

This White Paper reviews what owners must know to take advantage of the amended inside wiring rules.

Clarification letter to Joel Schofield Executive Editor Broadband Properties regarding inaccuracies contained in Bill Burhop’s column in the April 2002 issue.

FCC Expansion of Satellite Rule- October 25, 2000 Docket