Massachusetts has no solar-access statute protecting homeowners from HOA/condo bans. Unlike CA or FL, MA condo associations can restrict solar. Brookline and Quincy condo associations commonly regulate rooftop solar.
Massachusetts is one of a minority of states without a solar rights law overriding private HOA/condo restrictions. While MGL c. 40A §3 prohibits municipal zoning from unreasonably limiting solar, it does not extend to private CC&Rs or condominium master deeds. MA Condominium Act (MGL c. 183A) gives condo associations broad authority over common areas and exterior modifications. Single-family homeowners with deed restrictions may face enforceable limits. In Norfolk County's many condo-heavy communities — Brookline's Longwood/Washington Square buildings, Quincy's Marina Bay and downtown condos, Weymouth's SouthField development — boards routinely require approval for rooftop panels and may deny based on aesthetics. Fee simple homeowners in typical residential neighborhoods (most of Weymouth, Milton, Dedham, Randolph) have no HOA barriers.
HOA fines per CC&Rs, typically $50-$500 per violation. Condo boards may require removal. No state solar access remedy. Homeowner may negotiate or seek amendment via unit-owner vote.
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