Definition
Laws in many states that limit an HOA's ability to prohibit owners from installing solar panels.
Solar access rights (solar-rights laws) exist in many states to prevent HOAs from banning solar energy systems. Where they apply, an association generally cannot prohibit owners from installing solar panels, though it may impose reasonable restrictions that don't significantly increase cost or reduce efficiency.
The specifics vary widely by state, so boards handling a solar request should confirm their state's rules before denying or heavily conditioning an installation.