Illegal Solar Panel Lease Agreements

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

As more consumers look for ways to improve their home’s efficiency with clean and renewable energy, many homeowners are signing solar lease agreements that are illegal, or otherwise violate consumer protection regulations.

Consumer lease agreements must meet certain statutory and regulatory criteria designed to protect you as the consumer. However, many solar lease agreements do not comply with these statutes and regulations, leaving the consumer susceptible to predatory practices. For instance, some solar companies fail to include certain required terms in their lease agreements. For example, a lease agreement must identify and lay out accurately and in a clear and conspicuous manner the number, amount, and due dates or periods of periodic payments as well as the total amount of such periodic payments. Another well-known deficiency with solar

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“Poor planning!” Joanna Filosa said online.

On May 18, NJ Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said two lanes on Route 72 eastbound/9th Street would be closed for concrete and drainage work and to repave the roadway. At least one lane would be open. Officials expected two lanes of traffic on Route 72 East to open by 3:30 p.m. May 19.

“All lanes were reopened on Friday afternoon by 1 p.m. The traffic volume over the weekend can be attributed to a combination of higher traffic volume on weekends, as well as Ship Bottom closing Shore Avenue for paving, which is unrelated to NJDOT work,” said Steve Schapiro, spokesperson for NJDOT.

The Manahawkin Bay Bridge Project began in 2013. The goal of the project is to improve safety and reduce congestion in Stafford at the Marsha Drive/Route 72 intersection and in Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island.

Sometimes, violations of the leasing laws and regulations provide the consumer with the ability to get-out of their lease agreement or defend a lawsuit filed by the solar company when the consumer has found themselves behind in their monthly lease payments.

If you are being sued by a solar company or you simply want to terminate your solar lease agreement then contact R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free review of your solar lease agreement.

Originally, the project was estimated to be completed by 2024. However, Schapiro said some issues with utility relocations and a small amount of contaminated soil was discovered. These factors resulted in some changes of plans that will prolong the work for about a year.

With the ongoing construction causing heavy traffic, many locals are worried that this will impact the area during the summer season.

Schapiro confirmed that NJDOT will be continuing construction during the summer.

“In June, New Jersey Natural Gas is expected to relocate a gas line along 9th Street. The work will require nightly lane closures Monday through Thursday nights for several weeks,” he said. “In addition, there is ongoing curb and drainage work taking place on Long Beach Boulevard, Central Avenue and Barnegat between 7th Street and 10th Street that will continue for several weeks during the day, Monday through Thursday. After the day’s work is complete the lane will be reopened.”

“Overnight paving is expected to take place in mid to late June on Long Beach Boulevard between 8th and 10th streets. NJDOT will provide advance notice of any lane closures for the paving work.”

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