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Solar easement
A solar easement is a California written instrument authorized by Civil Code § 801.5 for specified solar-access purposes.
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Definition
A solar easement is a California written instrument authorized by Civil Code § 801.5 for specified solar-access purposes.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified August 28, 2026
Why it matters
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.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified August 28, 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 August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026