Mr. Appler's assertion that our attorney did not contest the HOA's response and that we did not make a compelling case is totally false and misleading. We did not make a case because we choose not to waste more money on legal fees going to court to prove our obvious right to install solar. It was fiscally prudent to just plant the Crepe Myrtles.
Mr. Appler does not mention in his letter that he and a few others on the board wanted us to spend $848 each for 6 Crepe Myrtles that were 12'-14' tall (versus $99 for 10'-12' trees) to "screen" the solar panels. That's $5,000+!! Come on- how absurd!
The Solar Panels will be high on the roof in full view. Even if the Crepe Myrtles get to full height- we need to keep them trimmed to avoid shading the solar panels and keep them a safe distance from the overhead power lines. They will provide screening if you stand directly under or next to them?
Mr. Appler does not mention in his letter that he and a few others on the board wanted us to spend $848 each for 6 Crepe Myrtles that were 12'-14' tall (versus $99 for 10'-12' trees) to "screen" the solar panels. That's $5,000+!! Come on- how absurd!
The Solar Panels will be high on the roof in full view. Even if the Crepe Myrtles get to full height- we need to keep them trimmed to avoid shading the solar panels and keep them a safe distance from the overhead power lines. They will provide screening if you stand directly under or next to them?
The below letter totally misrepresents the legal rights of installing Solar and implies that the HOA has some legal indication that they are correct in their view of the Maryland solar laws -And the HOA/ ARC has the absolute right to dictate where and if a solar system can be placed.
THE FACT IS - THE HOA DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY NON-HIOSTORIC HOMEOWNER THE RIGHT TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM IN THE BEST LOCATION AND INSTALLED COST. The only definitive understanding of this right comes from either an injunction or hearing in the Baltimore County Courts.
Anyone who desires to install a Solar System should be able to do so without the fear that their HOA will put up road blocks in the name of preserving historic charm.
THE FACT IS - THE HOA DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY NON-HIOSTORIC HOMEOWNER THE RIGHT TO INSTALL A SOLAR SYSTEM IN THE BEST LOCATION AND INSTALLED COST. The only definitive understanding of this right comes from either an injunction or hearing in the Baltimore County Courts.
Anyone who desires to install a Solar System should be able to do so without the fear that their HOA will put up road blocks in the name of preserving historic charm.
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