The Cifelli Law Firm represents homeowners dealing with disputes involving residential solar-panel systems, solar financing and roofing agreements connected with solar installations.
Residential solar panels and related roofing work have been aggressively marketed to New Jersey homeowners as a way to reduce energy costs, take advantage of incentives and improve their homes, the environment and their lives.
For some homeowners, the experience has not turned out as expected.
Problems can include unexpectedly high financing obligations, disappointing energy savings, roof or installation issues, confusing contract terms, and differences between what was represented during the sales process and what ultimately appeared in the agreement.
Long term leasing agreements can be difficult to break.
When the Agreement Becomes the Problem
Solar transactions can involve multiple contracts and companies, including installers, roofing contractors, financing companies and solar providers.
A homeowner may discover after the fact that the financial or contractual obligations are significantly different from what they believed they were agreeing to.
Possible Issues
- Solar financing and long-term payment obligations
- Representations concerning energy savings or incentives
- Roofing work connected with a solar installation
- Installation or performance problems
- Contract terms that were not clearly understood
- Disputes involving solar leases or other long-term agreements
Available Legal Options
New Jersey consumer-protection, contract and home-improvement laws can apply to residential solar and roofing transactions depending upon the circumstances.
The available options depend upon the agreements involved, the representations made during the sale and what occurred after the contract was signed.