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Montrose is an unincorporated community (population 2,862) in Westchester County, New York. Because Montrose is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The hoa restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Real Property Law §335-b limits HOA solar restrictions — HOAs cannot prohibit solar panels, only impose reasonable aesthetic rules that don't significantly decrease efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
Under RPL §335-b, HOA and condo covenants that effectively prohibit solar installations are void. HOAs may impose location, color, or screening rules that don't materially reduce output (generally <10% efficiency loss or <$1,000 added cost). Applies statewide including Westchester.
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