Tenn. Code Ann. §66-9-201

Solar Access Law of 1979

Tennessee Solar Access Law of 1979 (§§66-9-201 through 66-9-208). Establishes the legal framework for solar easements and protects the right to install solar energy collection systems. Any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or instrument affecting real property that effectively prohibits installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic and placement restrictions provided they do not make installation economically impractical. IMPORTANT: This is in Title 66 Chapter 9, not Chapter 27. Secondary sources citing §66-27-101 for solar access are incorrect.

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Effective Jan 1, 1979

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Compliance

Ref	Requirement
	Establishes the legal framework for solar easements and protects the right to install solar energy collection systems.
	Tennessee Solar Access Law of 1979 (§§66-9-201 through 66-9-208).
	HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic and placement restrictions provided they do not make installation economically impractical.

Enforcement

Ref	Requirement
	Any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or instrument affecting real property that effectively prohibits installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable.

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