HOA Solar issue on residential property.

[VinothKumar Ganapathy]

Hi All, This is off topic to bigger pockets but wanted to know the options I have an issue with HOA for my personal residence. I saw my HOA rules and it is clearly states that if there is an efficiency loss then architectural committee should consider and should approve the plan.

My house is facing south so I have to put the solar panel in my front or worst come basis I should put it west facing but when I approached HOA they abruptly rejected it by saying it should not have street facing or street side facing for aesthetic purpose. Putting the solar on north facing will have an efficiency loss of 40% and my back yard is no use because my entire house shadow falls on my backyard.

I asked them to change the rules to make things straight but they are not responding for that but sending the written mail that no exception will be made.

What are my options here. I live in Georgia and I have no solar access law if that is available I wouldn't have even approached HOA. Personally do not want to confront these guys in court as I believe these entities are too big.

Thanks.