North Carolina's solar access statute N.C.G.S. 22B-20 voids most HOA covenants and deed restrictions that prohibit installation of solar collectors on detached single-family residences statewide.
N.C.G.S. 22B-20 declares void any deed restriction, covenant, or similar agreement that effectively prohibits the installation of a solar collector on the roof of a detached single-family residence. HOAs retain authority to adopt reasonable rules regarding location and screening but cannot ban solar outright. The law applies statewide and overrides conflicting HOA documents recorded after October 1, 2007. Townhomes and condominiums have more limited protections, and HOAs may impose certain aesthetic restrictions where solar would be visible from the street in some communities.
Void and unenforceable covenants; potential declaratory judgment actions; attorney fees in some cases
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