Installation requires landlord consent and planning compliance
The tenant can install a satellite dish with the landlord’s written consent and in compliance with local planning rules. Some municipalities and condominiums prohibit visible dishes on facades. The installation must be reversible, and the tenant must remove the dish and restore the premises at the end of the lease.
A satellite dish is not a standard fixture — it modifies the property’s exterior appearance and may require planning permission. The tenant must check three levels of approval:
- Landlord’s consent (written)
- Condominium rules (if applicable)
- Municipal planning regulations
Planning and condominium rules
| Rule source | Typical restrictions |
|---|---|
| Condominium regulations | May prohibit dishes on facades, require roof installation |
| Municipal planning | May require permits for visible installations |
| Heritage protection | Stricter rules in protected areas or buildings |
| Lease clause | May prohibit exterior modifications |
Always check the condominium regulations (reglement de copropriete) and municipal planning rules before installing a satellite dish. Installing without permission can result in fines and an order to remove the dish.
End of lease obligations
At the end of the lease:
- Remove the dish and any brackets or fixings
- Restore the facade/wall to its original condition (fill holes, repaint if needed)
- Remove cables or conduits installed for the dish
- Any damage caused by the installation or removal is at the tenant’s expense
If the dish is left in place without the landlord’s agreement, the cost of removal and restoration will be deducted from the deposit.
Regional specifics
Brussels-Capital Region
The Ordinance of 27 July 2017 does not specifically address satellite dishes. Municipal planning rules vary across the 19 Brussels municipalities.
Wallonia
The Decree of 15 March 2018 applies the same framework. Walloon planning rules are managed at the municipal level.
Flanders
The Flemish Housing Rental Decree of 9 November 2018 applies the general rules. Flemish planning regulations may require a permit for visible exterior installations.
Civil Code, article 1719 (peaceful enjoyment). Regional planning codes. Condominium Act (Law of 2 June 2010).