Property Ownership
In Montana, 'solar rights' associated with a property can be protected through:
AAutomatic protection without any legal documentation
BA recorded solar easement that preserves the property's access to sunlight, binding on neighboring properties✓ Correct
COnly local zoning ordinances, not private agreements
DFederal solar energy regulations only
Explanation
A solar easement is a recorded legal instrument that protects a property owner's right to receive sunlight across neighboring properties, binding current and future owners of the burdened neighboring property not to obstruct the solar access.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
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