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California's new balcony solar law leaves renters' rights unclear

LA Times reports uncertainty over renter eligibility for balcony solar

1 Oct 27 · 11d ago · 2 articles · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

Coverage identifies that California's law does not explicitly address whether tenants can install balcony solar if landlords object, unlike laws in New Jersey, Colorado, Virginia, and Vermont, which include explicit renter protections. Legal experts note the interpretation of existing Solar Rights Act language remains unclear.

“We're in a new era of technology now that the Legislature never had to think about before. He thinks there's a strong case to be made that the language in the Solar Rights Act applies to rental agreements, but it's a matter of interpretation.”

Joseph Kaatz, senior staff attorney, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of Law

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom California governorJoseph Kaatz Senior staff attorney, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of LawSouthern California Rental Housing Association Industry group representing property owners

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  1. 2 outlets Balcony solar is coming to California. Can renters actually use it?

    first by Mercury News, 9d ago · also LA Times

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