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Hey cheapdad00, I am thinking that the law trumps any CCRs that the HOA may be following.
I just got back from Las Vegas and one of my old properties had a rather large system installed on the south facing roofline. This happened to be on the street facing side of the house and the panels were very evident. I asked a developer (Del Webb) who is still building new homes in Mesquite, NV and was told they can not restrict photocell or water heating systems in their neighborhoods because of Nevada state law.
Hey cheapdad00, I am thinking that the law trumps any CCRs that the HOA may be following.
I just got back from Las Vegas and one of my old properties had a rather large system installed on the south facing roofline. This happened to be on the street facing side of the house and the panels were very evident. I asked a developer (Del Webb) who is still building new homes in Mesquite, NV and was told they can not restrict photocell or water heating systems in their neighborhoods because of Nevada state law.
I agree with you, but how many hard-core HOAs will try to enforce rules they are not legally permitted to, and how many homeowners will want to go through the trouble or time to sue or otherwise retain their rights rather than submitting to the HOA's will?
Very true. I am guessing however that most HOAs would not pursue any recourse if a system was installed without their approval as they would most assuredly lose any case brought forward. This is very similar to those small satellite dishes that once were prohibited by HOAs. The law was changed and no HOA approval was required after that.
This reminds me of getting ARC approval for landscaping. Most of my Vegas neighbors just went ahead and had their yards done the way they wanted and the ARC approval was an afterthought. Even though the ARC was required before construction no penalty was ever assessed.
Very true. I am guessing however that most HOAs would not pursue any recourse if a system was installed without their approval as they would most assuredly lose any case brought forward. This is very similar to those small satellite dishes that once were prohibited by HOAs. The law was changed and no HOA approval was required after that.
This reminds me of getting ARC approval for landscaping. Most of my Vegas neighbors just went ahead and had their yards done the way they wanted and the ARC approval was an afterthought. Even though the ARC was required before construction no penalty was ever assessed.
I'm with you there. But I get the feeling that a lot of people are scared to attempt such a project with even a 1% thought that maybe someone could make trouble for them down the road. I hope we see a lot more solar proliferation going forward. It's hard to deny the cents and sense it makes with all the incentives, except maybe if you don't plan to live in your house for very long.
Here is what I was able to find. Any new HOAs cannot ban solar panels, but for HOAs in existence prior to 12/1/2009, their guidelines are not forced to change. I am about a year out from doing anything in this space, so will monitor any installations in my neighborhood.
House Bill 1387 – Solar Collectors on Residential Properties House Bill 1387 (Ch. SL 2009-553), signed into law on August 28, 2009, invalidates any new restrictive covenants, created on or after December 1, 2009 that would prohibit the installation of
solar collector devices (solar panels, receptors for solar appliances, etc.) This law does not
apply to any existing restrictions contained in declarations prior to December 1, 2009, and it does not apply in any event to multi-story “stacked” condominiums.
The law is unchanged as it pertains to existing planned communities (a law was enacted two years ago providing that planned communities may restrict solar collectors, generally, only if they would be visible from areas of common or public access, such as a street or park area). Solar collectors generally must be allowed on the rear of the house or in the back yard if only visible from select neighbors’ property.
I submitted my W-9 form and my final paperwork to PEC on Friday of last week, giving them 5-15 business days to swap the meter. At that point I then get SEM to come back out, turn it on, test it, and give me whatever info is necessary, then I should be solarified!
Is that a smart meter that allows them to regulate your usage or is it monitoring only?
Is that a smart meter that allows them to regulate your usage or is it monitoring only?
Monitoring only. I asked about smart meters but haven't heard back yet. Told them I'd be interested in beta testing. My wife and I both work from home so I don't want them managing my usage - only interested in data gathering and being able to manage my own usage instead.
Good luck on the smart meter. They upgraded to the digital meters at exactly the wrong time for us to get smart meters anytime in the next decade. I've asked also because I am interested, but so far not interested enough to spend the money on the TED Welcome to TED Homeowners! . you might be able to justify it RDUBiker though.
Good luck on the smart meter. They upgraded to the digital meters at exactly the wrong time for us to get smart meters anytime in the next decade. I've asked also because I am interested, but so far not interested enough to spend the money on the TED Welcome to TED Homeowners! . you might be able to justify it RDUBiker though.
I realize it probably won't happen, but doesn't hurt to ask. Too bad we're behind on meter tech.
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