Tenn. Code Ann. §66-9-201

Solar Access Law of 1979

Tennessee Solar Access Law of 1979 (§§66-9-201 through 66-9-208). Establishes the legal framework for solar easements and protects the right to install solar energy collection systems. Any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or instrument affecting real property that effectively prohibits installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic and placement restrictions provided they do not make installation economically impractical. IMPORTANT: This is in Title 66 Chapter 9, not Chapter 27. Secondary sources citing §66-27-101 for solar access are incorrect.

Status Active

Effective Jan 1, 1979

Verified Apr 15, 2026

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Source Provenance Tenn. Code Ann. §66-9-201

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Compliance

Ref	Requirement
	Tennessee Solar Access Law of 1979 (§§66-9-201 through 66-9-208).
	Establishes the legal framework for solar easements and protects the right to install solar energy collection systems.
	HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic and placement restrictions provided they do not make installation economically impractical.

Enforcement

Ref	Requirement
	Any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or instrument affecting real property that effectively prohibits installation of a solar energy system is void and unenforceable.

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