Michigan has no statewide solar rights law. Westland HOAs and deed restrictions can limit or prohibit solar panel installations unless the governing documents explicitly allow them.
Unlike California, Florida, and Arizona, Michigan does not have a Solar Rights Act preventing HOAs from banning solar panels. Westland homeowners living in subdivisions with homeowners associations or deed restrictions should review their covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) before installing solar. HOAs can impose reasonable aesthetic standards such as requiring panels on rear or side roof slopes not visible from the street, color matching, and architectural review committee approval. Condominium associations governed by the Michigan Condominium Act (MCL 559.101 et seq.) also have authority over exterior changes. Some HOAs have modernized rules to allow solar. Owners denied installation can negotiate with boards, seek amendments, or challenge through civil court if restrictions are unreasonable under contract law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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