California's Solar Rights Act (CA Civil Code §714) strongly protects homeowners' rights to install solar panels. HOAs cannot effectively prohibit solar installations. Any restriction that increases cost by more than $1,000 or decreases efficiency by more than 10% is void.
California Civil Code §714 voids any CC&R provision that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts solar energy systems. HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions on placement but cannot increase installation cost by more than $1,000 or decrease efficiency by more than 10%. The Solar Rights Act applies to both single-family and common-interest developments. AB 2188's streamlined permitting provisions also limit local government restrictions. HOAs must respond to solar applications within a reasonable timeframe.
HOA provisions violating the Solar Rights Act are void and unenforceable. Homeowners may sue HOAs for damages and attorney's fees for unreasonable obstruction of solar installations.
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