Property Ownership
A Connecticut homeowner has a solar panel installation on their roof. A neighbor's trees have grown to shade the solar panels, reducing their output. Under common law in Connecticut:
AThe homeowner has an automatic easement for sunlight
BThe homeowner has no right to sunlight under traditional common law; they must negotiate a solar easement or rely on any applicable local ordinance✓ Correct
CThe neighbor must trim their trees
DConnecticut statute guarantees all homeowners solar access
Explanation
Under traditional common law, there is no automatic easement for sunlight. A Connecticut homeowner seeking to protect solar access must negotiate a written solar easement with the neighbor or rely on any local ordinances that protect solar access. Connecticut has enacted a voluntary Solar Easements Act.
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