Land Use & Zoning
In New York, 'solar access rights' or 'solar easements' protect a property owner's right to:
AInstall solar panels on any neighboring building
BReceive sunlight necessary for solar energy systems on their property, by acquiring an easement preventing neighbors from building structures that would block the sun✓ Correct
CRequire the municipality to provide solar energy rebates
DBlock a neighbor's solar installation that reduces property values
Explanation
A solar easement in New York protects a property owner's access to sunlight for solar energy systems by prohibiting the servient estate from building structures (or planting vegetation) that would shade the solar system. New York Real Property Law section 335-b allows the creation and recording of solar easements by written agreement.
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