An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding condominiums and planned communities. It defines terms like "detached roof" and "solar energy system." Specifically, it clarifies that condominium and planned community associations cannot prohibit or restrict the installation or use of solar energy systems on detached roofs and outlines reasonable regulations they can impose, such as requiring safety certifications and aesthetic coordination. The bill also addresses the powers of unit owners' associations in managing these communities.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘detached roof’ and ‘solar energy system’ for use in condominium and planned community regulations.
- Prohibits condominium and planned community associations from outright banning solar energy systems on detached roofs.
- Allows associations to regulate solar energy systems to ensure safety and meet permitting requirements.
- Requires solar energy systems to meet specific certification standards (e.g., Solar Rating and Certification Corporation).
- Specifies requirements for painting solar energy system components to match the building's aesthetic.
- Requires unit owners to indemnify the association for damage caused by solar energy systems.
- Permits associations to establish other reasonable rules regarding solar energy system placement.
Who is affected
- Condominium unit owners
- Planned community residents
- Condominium and planned community associations
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- Pn 1421 Html
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Benjamin Sanchez
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