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Understand your rights and find help navigating HOA solar disputes in North Carolina.
Understanding Your Rights
North Carolina Solar Rights
North Carolina law generally protects your right to install solar panels on your property. While HOAs can impose reasonable restrictions, they cannot completely prohibit solar installations. Read our comprehensive Your Rights guide for the full legal analysis, including the landmark Belmont v. Farwig Supreme Court ruling.
HOA Restriction Guidelines
Under North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 22B-20), HOAs cannot:
- Completely prohibit solar panels
- Use general architectural review authority to deny solar
- Require placement that materially reduces system effectiveness
- Impose restrictions that have the "effect of prohibiting" solar
What To Do If Your HOA Denies Solar
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Review Your HOA's Guidelines — Carefully read your HOA's CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) and architectural guidelines.
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Document Everything — Keep copies of all communications, denial letters, and architectural review submissions.
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Consult NC Statutes — Reference N.C. Gen. Stat. § 22B-20 which protects solar rights in planned communities.
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Seek Legal Counsel — Browse our law firm directory below to find attorneys experienced in HOA and solar rights disputes.
Key Resources
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 22B-20 — Solar Access — The core solar access statute
- NC Department of Justice — Consumer resources for HOA disputes
- NC Utilities Commission — Public utilities and solar energy regulations