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Solar easement
Under California Civil Code § 801.5, a solar easement is the right to receive sunlight across another person’s real property for a solar energy system within that section’s defined scope.
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California Civil Code § 801.5 lists elements for a solar easement, but it does not decide the effect of an easement on a particular parcel.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
Under California Civil Code § 801.5, a solar easement is the right to receive sunlight across another person’s real property for a solar energy system within that section’s defined scope.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
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- California Legislative Information: California Civil Code § 801.5(a), (b)(1)–(3)
Revision current statute · Source event as of January 1, 2022 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026