Indiana IC 32-21-12 (Solar Easement Act and HOA protections) prohibits HOAs from unreasonably restricting solar installations. HOAs may impose aesthetic guidelines on placement but cannot effectively prohibit solar. Fort Wayne follows state law; city does not mediate HOA disputes.
Indiana Code 32-21-12 protects homeowners from HOA prohibitions on solar energy systems. HOAs may adopt reasonable restrictions (placement on rear-facing roofs if output loss is under 10 percent, color matching, screening of equipment) but cannot adopt rules that effectively prevent installation or materially reduce performance (defined typically as over 10 percent output loss or over 10 percent cost increase). Fort Wayne government does not enforce HOA covenants — disputes are civil matters between the homeowner and association. Homeowners should request written HOA guidelines before installation and document any unreasonable demands. Indiana courts have sided with homeowners in several reported solar disputes.
HOA unreasonable denial: civil action under IC 32-21-12, attorney fees recoverable. Failure to submit HOA application: HOA fines per covenants.
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