NY Real Property Law 335-b restricts HOA rules that unreasonably limit solar installations on Staten Island properties.
New York Real Property Law Section 335-b (2019) limits homeowner association and condominium restrictions that would prohibit or unreasonably restrict solar energy systems. HOAs may adopt reasonable aesthetic requirements but cannot effectively ban solar. Staten Island planned communities (Woodrow, Arden Heights) with HOAs subject to this law. Condominium bylaws may impose structural/roof approval requirements.
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