Homeowner blames solar contractor for permit lapses; magistrate offers mitigation options

Aug 13, 2026

Winsome Richards told the magistrate her original solar contractor failed to finish work and close permits; the magistrate offered staged mitigations and deadlines and said the homeowner can seek payment from the contractor while mitigation orders are issued.

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Winsome Richards appeared for two fine mitigation requests related to expired solar permits. Richards said the solar company that took the original permit went out of business or otherwise failed to finish inspections and that she had been unable to get the necessary closures.

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