Two Important Facts About Removing A Cell Tower From Your
Obviously, the telecommunications company is in no hurry to remove towers “unnecessarily” which means that the property owner would be responsible for this cost if
The cost to remove a telecommunications tower, the foundation, the underground cabling, and any remaining equipment that needs to be removed is from $50,000-$75,000. The telecommunications company is not in a hurry to remove towers "unnecessarily", so the property owner would be responsible for this cost if they are the one requesting it.
Operators will not have a second bite of the cherry! In a recent case, the Upper Tribunal considered whether telecoms operators can seek an order imposing a tenancy of a mast site under the Electronic Communication Code, following an unsuccessful application under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Property owners often consider if they should remove cell towers from their property. Ideally, they would weigh the pros and cons before a tower is in place. However, this doesn't always happen or circumstances may change.
It has significantly changed the relationship dynamic between landowners and telecoms operators. Part One of this series explored the Code's overarching impacts. In this Part Two, we will delve deeper into the nuances of Code rights, the termination of agreements, and key considerations when negotiating with operators.
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