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Will I be able to get this fixed?

Asked on May 07th, 2024 on Construction Law - Florida
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I had a new roof but on my house, I also had solar but on my roof so now my roof leaks I have been in touch with the roofing company also the solar company and they are blaming each other so it is not getting fixed also my solar is not connected to the electric company and this is going on for a few months what can I do to get this fixed no one the roofer or the solar are keeping me up to date
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Construction Law Attorney serving St. Augustine, FL at Anastasia Law, PL
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I am very sorry to learn of the difficulties you are having with this solar installation.  Unfortunately,  questions by homeowners regarding a whole host of issues with solar providers are all too common both on these attorney Q&A sites as well as presenting to our local Legal Aid organizations.  The Florida Attorney General's office has recently taken action against several of the most disreputable solar providers and there are many that have gone out of business leaving the owners holding a defective bag. Sadly, solar installers and roofers are two separate licensed trades and issues of leaking roofs after solar installation is farily common as the installation of the solar panels may penentrate the roof's waterproof barrier and void the roofer or manufacturer's warranty.  In this case it appears there was a reroof after the solar array was installed and it is not clear which entity removed and reinstalled the solar, but it is typically the solar companies responsbility to reconnect the solar to the electric grid as this work does not fall within the scope of a roofing license. These situations are factually complex, but it would be prudent to make formal written demand for correction of the issues under the notice terms of the agreements in place with both contractors (these typically provide that notice has to be in writing, delivered by specified methods to specified individuals).  It may also be prudent to schedule an on site meeting with representatives from both entities to be present at the same time.  Another practical step is to have independent roofer/solar installers look at the issues and give you their opinions as to what needs to be done.   If you are unable to get to the bottom of these isues, consultation with experienced construction counsel in your local area may be required.  I wish you the best of luck.  
Answered on May 12th, 2024 at 7:57 AM

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