This California HOA Appeal Letter for a proposed solar system installation is used by contractors and customers to appeal the decision of an HOA or similar governing body that has denied or placed restrictions on a request to install a solar system. The letter contains an overview of the law applicable to homeowner rights to install solar in common-interest developments. It is drafted for use under California law, including the California Solar Rights Act. Both contractors and homeowners have found this letter to be successful in educating HOAs and overcoming objections to solar system installation requests.  The letter can be customized and sent by either the solar contractor or homeowner, as desired. See our Florida version of this Appeal Letter for solar systems located in the State of Florida.