Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on North Oaks 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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“Discretionary Denial of Rooftop Solar Panels Visible From Private Roads or Neighboring Properties — The Architectural Supervisory Committee (ASC) reserves the right to deny any application for rooftop or…”
Why It’s Flagged
Minn. Stat. § 515B.2-103 & Minn. Stat. § 500.30 (Minnesota Solar Easements & Clean Energy Protections, 2023 Laws Ch. 60 / SF 2744)
Under Minnesota's HOA solar statute (enacted in 2023 via SF 2744 / Minn. Stat. Ch. 500 & § 515B.3-102), a private entity or homeowners association for single-family detached dwellings may NOT prohibit or refuse to permit the owner of a single-family detached dwelling who is individually responsible for roof maintenance/insurance to install a rooftop solar energy system, nor impose aesthetic visibility restrictions that decrease projected energy generation by more than 10% or increase cost by more than $1,000.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Section Architectural Supervisory Committee (ASC) Rules & Procedures, Section 5.9 (Solar Energy) to conform with Minn. Stat. § 515B.2-103 & Minn. Stat. § 500.30 (Minnesota Solar Easements & Clean Energy Protections, 2023 Laws Ch. 60 / SF 2744) prior to board adoption.
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2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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