Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Kingswood Farm HOA’s website against current Minnesota and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Sec. Amended and Restated Declaration, Article VIII, Section 8.11 (Solar Panels & Rooftop Equipment) · Page 1
Banning street-visible rooftop solar panels on single-family detached homes violates Minnesota's 2023 HOA Solar Statute
Operative Clause · Sec. Amended and Restated Declaration, Article VIII, Section 8.11 (Solar Panels & Rooftop Equipment) (Page 1)
“Prohibition on Rooftop Solar Panels Visible From Public Streets — No solar panels, solar collectors, or similar energy generation devices shall be installed on the roof of any single-family residence if…”
Why It’s Flagged
Minn. Stat. § 500.30 & Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-102 (Minnesota Single-Family HOA Solar Rights Statute, 2023 Laws Ch. 60, Art. 12, § 56)
Under Minnesota Laws 2023, Chapter 60, Article 12, Section 56 (codified in Minn. Stat. Ch. 500 / Ch. 515B), an HOA may not prohibit a homeowner of a single-family detached dwelling (where the owner is responsible for roof maintenance and insurance) from installing a solar energy system, nor impose visibility restrictions that reduce estimated solar output by more than 10% or increase cost by more than $1,000.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Section Amended and Restated Declaration, Article VIII, Section 8.11 (Solar Panels & Rooftop Equipment) to conform with Minn. Stat. § 500.30 & Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-102 (Minnesota Single-Family HOA Solar Rights Statute, 2023 Laws Ch. 60, Art. 12, § 56) prior to board adoption.
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