N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 898.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 898.4 - Right of entry

(a) A cable television company shall have the right to enter property of the landlord for the purpose of making surveys or other investigations preparatory to the installation. Before such entry, the cable television company shall serve a notice upon the landlord, or an authorized agent, which notice shall contain the date of the entry and all other information described in section 898.3(b) of this Part. The cable television company shall be liable to the landlord for any damages caused by such entry but such damages shall not duplicate damages paid by the cable television company pursuant to section 228(1)(a)(3) of the Public Service Law.

(b) Where the installation of cable television service or facilities is not effected pursuant to a notice served in accordance with section 898.3 of this Part, the cable television company may file with the commission a petition, verified by an authorized officer of the cable television company, setting forth:

(1) proof of service of a notice of intent to install cable television service upon the landlord;

(2) the specific location of the real property;

(3) the resident address of the landlord, if known;

(4) a description of the facilities and equipment to be installed upon the property, including the type and method of installation, the anticipated costs thereof, and the measures to be taken to minimize the aesthetic impact of the installation;

(5) the name of the individual or officer responsible for the actual installation;

(6) a statement that the cable television company shall indemnify the landlord for any damage caused in connection with the installation, including proof of insurance or other evidence of ability to indemnify the landlord;

(7) a statement that the installation shall be conducted without prejudice to the rights of the landlord to just compensation in accordance with section 898.2 of this Part;

(8) a summary of efforts by the cable television company to effect entry of the property for the installation; and

(9) a statement that the landlord is afforded the opportunity to answer the petition within 20 days from the receipt thereof, which answer must be responsive to the petition and may set forth any additional matter not contained in the petition. Participation by the landlord is not mandatory, however, if no appearance by the landlord is made in the proceeding or no answer filed within the time permitted, the commission may grant to the petitioning cable company an order of entry, which order shall constitute a ruling that the petitioning cable television company has complied with the requirements of section 228 of the Public Service Law and the regulations contained in this Part. If the landlord files a written answer to the petition, the cable television company shall have 10 days within which to reply to said answer. The commission may grant or deny the petition, schedule an administrative hearing on any factual issues presented thereby, or direct such other procedures as may be consistent with the installation of cable television service or facilities in accordance with section 228 of the Public Service Law.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 898.4