Act 827 of 2019 voids most homeowner association covenants that prohibit residential solar collectors. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic rules but cannot effectively ban rooftop solar installations.
Arkansas Code Ann. 18-11-901 through 18-11-905, enacted by Act 827 of 2019, declares unenforceable any deed restriction, covenant, or HOA bylaw that prohibits the installation of a solar collector on residential property. HOAs retain authority to adopt reasonable restrictions regarding placement, screening, and aesthetics, but those restrictions cannot significantly increase the cost or decrease the efficiency of the system. The law applies to single-family detached residences and protects both rooftop and ground-mounted systems. Cities cannot override the statute to allow more restrictive HOA rules.
HOA covenants violating the Solar Rights Act are unenforceable. Homeowners may seek declaratory judgment and recover attorneys' fees in successful enforcement actions.
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