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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

If solar panels are installed on the property, Buyer is advised to inquire about the terms under which the solar panels were installed, how to transfer the ownership or lease, and any costs associated with the transfer. You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

But commonly, residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code. You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

But commonly, residential solar panel leases provide language similar to, You agree that the solar panel system is the Company’s personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code. You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Ground Leases. The General Assembly passed several bills relating to ground leases during the 2020 legislative session. The redemption or extinguishment of the ground rent is effective to conclusively vest a fee simple title in the ground lease tenant when the ground lease tenant records the certificate in the county land records.

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to commercial property owners for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy projects (e.g., So, what is wrong? The concept is sound.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to work with private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., HVAC system upgrades, photovoltaic systems, cool roofs, etc.), There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.), Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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