The FTC Holder Rule: How to Hold Solar Lenders Liable When Installers Lie

by Scott Sarra | Oct 26, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation, Solar Law Updates

When residential solar installations do not deliver the utility bill reductions, incentives, or system performance discussed during the sales process, homeowners frequently face an unexpected complication: the installation contractor and the financing provider are...

How to Cancel a Solar Contract After the 3-Day Window

by Scott Sarra | Oct 26, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation, Solar Law Updates

If your federal three-day right to cancel has passed, you aren’t automatically stuck. While the standard, no-questions-asked cancellation window may be closed, a contract can still be challenged and completely voided if it was built on deceptive sales practices,...

Solar Contracts and Home Financing/Sales

by Scott Sarra | Jul 7, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation

By: Scott Elkind, Chief of Litigation Strategy Solar contracts cause enormous impediments to persons needing to refinance, sell their homes, or arrange reverse mortgages. With most solar contracts, the solar company will place a UCC-1 lien on your property to secure...

Differences Between a Solar Lease and Power Production Agreement

by Scott Sarra | Jun 30, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation, Solar Law Updates

By: Scott Elkind, Chief of Litigation Strategy Solar sales representatives are notorious for not fully explaining contractual terms to customers. For customers who cannot afford to buy their solar panels outright, there are two other options: leasing and power...

When You Should be Speaking to a Solar Panel Relief Law Firm

by Scott Sarra | Jun 30, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation, Solar Law Updates

By: Scott Elkind, Chief of Litigation Strategy Many customers have been misled during solar sales presentations. These presentations customarily include glowing promises of lowered or eliminated electricity bills, energy independence, long-term savings, ease of...

What Are Your Options If Your Solar System Is Underperforming? A Legal Perspective for Homeowners

by Scott Sarra | Apr 28, 2026 | Solar Contract Misrepresentation

For many homeowners, the decision to install solar panels is based on expectations about long-term energy production and potential financial benefits. These expectations are often shaped by sales presentations, projections, and general information about how solar...