Solar Contract Document Checklist
Before submitting a dispute to your lender or state Attorney General, compile these 6 critical documents to prove contract misrepresentation or TILA disclosure defects.
The 6 Critical Documents
1. The Primary Solar Agreement
The core installation contract, lease, or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with Sunrun, Freedom Forever, Titan, or your local dealer.
2. Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Disclosure
The federal loan disclosure from GoodLeap, Solar Mosaic, or Dividend detailing the APR, finance charge, total payments, and itemized cash price.
3. Utility Permission to Operate (PTO) Letter
Official written confirmation from your electric utility company approving your system for grid interconnection.
4. Sales Representative Text Messages & Emails
Written evidence of promises made regarding guaranteed electricity bill savings, federal tax credit checks, or free maintenance.
5. Utility Electric Bills (Pre- and Post-Solar)
Monthly electric statements showing that grid utility bills remained high even after solar panel installation.
6. Inverter Monitoring App Screenshots
Screenshots showing zero kilowatt-hour generation, system offline status, or rapid shutdown error codes.
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Sources & References
Every claim on this page is sourced from public records, court filings, regulatory announcements, or federal law. Review the primary sources below.
- 01FTC Holder Rule — 16 C.F.R. § 433 (Full Text)
The federal regulation requiring the preservation of consumer claims and defenses against loan holders.
- 02FTC Staff Issues Note on Holder Rule for Large Transactions (April 2021)
FTC guidance confirming the Holder Rule applies to solar and other large financed purchases.
- 03FTC — Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Overview
Federal disclosure requirements that govern the TILA documents homeowners should collect.
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