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  • 1.  HOA

    Posted 04-13-2021 02:36 AM
    Can an HOA in the Atlanta area restrict rooftop solar?
    It is a “55 and older age restricted” property.
    CJM

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  • 2.  RE: HOA

    Posted 04-13-2021 09:52 PM
    Can you provide a link to whatever they have posted in about this?

    Years ago dozens of HOA's had passed such regulations, mainly in response to ungainly solar installations reducing curb appeal and possibly property values.
    Some state legislatures responded by making such bans illegal. 
    Sorry, I'm not sure about Georgia.


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  • 3.  RE: HOA

    Silver
    Contributor
    Posted 04-13-2021 09:55 PM
    Buyer beware.... If it is already age restricted... its not a big jump....

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  • 4.  RE: HOA

    ASES Life Member
    Posted 04-14-2021 05:50 AM
    Can a Homeowners Association restrict solar on the roof?  Obviously YES!  You made a contract when you moved in!  Now, negotiate, get on the council, and discuss.  Have fun, I belong to 3, now.  However, it is still easier to get forgiveness that permission. 
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  • 5.  RE: HOA

    Posted 04-15-2021 09:21 AM
    A bill was introduced in the Georgia House this year (HB 483) that would prevent HOAs from "from creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device". It died in committee but could come back in the next session. https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59730 

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