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Solar contract cancellation attorneys serving New York City, NY
⚠ SOLAR CONTRACT TRAP — NEW YORK CITY, NY

CANCEL YOUR SOLAR CONTRACT
IN NEW YORK CITY, NY

New York City homeowners and condo owners were targeted by solar sales companies. Con Edison's high electricity rates made the savings pitch compelling — but NYC's dense urban environment, rooftop access limitations, and building regulations create unique challenges. New York law provides strong consumer protection remedies.

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18,000+
NYC Solar Installs
$0.28/kWh avg
Con Edison Rate
$172
Avg. Monthly Solar Payment
600+ statewide
NY AG Solar Complaints

THE NEW YORK CITY SOLAR PROBLEM

Thousands of homeowners across New York City signed solar contracts after being promised dramatic savings — only to find themselves locked into agreements with escalating payments, underperforming systems, and no clear exit. If you are one of them, you have legal options.

TOP COMPLAINTS WE SEE IN NEW YORK CITY

!Building regulations preventing installation or reducing output
!Payment higher than pre-solar Con Edison bill
!Dealer fees hidden in loan balance
!System underperforming due to urban shading
!PACE loans preventing refinancing

NY STATE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE

New York homeowners are protected by New York General Business Law § 349, which prohibits deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business. The Act provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees. New York also has specific solar contract disclosure requirements.

SOLAR COMPANIES WE FIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

Sunrun
NYC homeowners report Sunrun savings projections that did not account for urban shading from neighboring buildings.
Tesla Solar
NYC Tesla Solar customers report installation delays and system performance below written projections.
SunPower
SunPower's bankruptcy has left NYC customers without warranty support.
GoodLeap
NYC homeowners report GoodLeap loan structures where the tax credit implications were not clearly explained.

WHY SO MANY NY SOLAR CONTRACTS GO WRONG

New York City's dense urban environment creates significant shading from neighboring buildings, reducing solar production. Building regulations and co-op/condo restrictions also limit installation options. Many NYC homeowners were sold solar systems without proper assessment of these urban-specific challenges.

GROUNDS TO CANCEL YOUR NEW YORK CITY SOLAR CONTRACT

✓Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violations in your financing documents
✓FTC 3-day right of rescission not honored at signing
✓Misrepresentation of projected energy savings
✓Undisclosed escalator clauses in your contract
✓System performance below contractual guarantees
✓Solar company bankruptcy or change of ownership
✓Deceptive sales practices under NY consumer protection law
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — NEW YORK CITY, NY

Can I cancel a solar contract in New York City?+
Yes. New York's GBL § 349 provides strong remedies for deceptive sales practices. A free case review identifies whether these apply to your situation.
Does NYC's urban environment affect solar performance?+
Yes significantly. Shading from neighboring buildings can reduce solar production by 20–50%. If the site assessment did not properly account for urban shading, that may be relevant to a performance claim.
What are my options if my NYC solar company went out of business?+
Contact the financing company directly. File complaints with the New York AG, FTC, and CFPB.
How long does it take to resolve a solar contract dispute in New York City?+
Depending on the path taken, resolution typically takes 45–75 days.

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