Disputes

Disputes over ownership of photovoltaic panels

As of August 2025, we've crossed a major milestone: over 3,000 active cases. That's 3,000 homeowners standing up to lenders over unfair solar panel loans. Hundreds of these cases are already in arbitration, moving through discovery and scheduling. . Solar panel conflicts typically involve disputes between homeowners, neighbors, and HOAs over aesthetics, shading, and installation restrictions in residential communities. Most states provide legal protections for solar installations while allowing reasonable restrictions, and conflicts can be. . As with any development, solar energy projects can become the subject of litigation in state and federal courts. In addition, regulatory litigation before state utilities commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) can have profound effects on the viability of solar projects. Clarifying ownership rights ensures clarity in property rights, financial incentives, and future liabilities. Time and time again, our firm has represented homeowners in legal disputes against solar energy companies for defective work, structural damage, surrounding property damage, leaks, and mold, to name a few. These systems are often implemented under EPC, design-build, or performance-based. . Before you object to a neighbor's solar panels, understand the balance between individual property rights and broader renewable energy regulations.

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