Illinois law requires homeowners associations to permit solar energy systems through reasonable policies, prohibiting outright bans or unreasonable restrictions on installations.
The Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act (765 ILCS 165) requires every common interest community association governing single-family homes to adopt an energy policy statement addressing solar collectors, clotheslines, and similar devices. Associations may regulate placement, screening, and aesthetics through reasonable rules but cannot effectively prohibit installation. The Act applies to common interest community associations, condominium associations, and homeowners associations governing single-family detached residences. Aggrieved homeowners may bring civil actions, with prevailing parties potentially recovering attorney fees. The Act preempts conflicting association covenants.
Civil suit by homeowner; injunction against association; attorney fees to prevailing party.
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