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Bill would set objective thresholds for HOA restrictions on home solar systems
Summary
House Bill 4 would clarify state law by defining when governing documents may lawfully restrict residential solar collectors — setting a 5% threshold for increased installation cost and a 10% threshold for reduced energy output.
House Bill 4 would revise Maryland statute governing restrictions on rooftop solar installations by providing numeric thresholds to determine when an association or other governing body may lawfully limit a homeowner's right to install solar collector systems.
Sponsor Delegate Smith said the bill "adds clarity," proposing that a restriction be unlawful if it increases installation cost by at least 5% over initial…
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