Glossary
Solar easement
A recorded right that protects a property's access to sunlight by limiting how neighboring land may be used, such as restrictions on building or tree height.
Why it matters
A solar easement is a specific, recorded property right rather than a general statutory
protection. It can be created by agreement between neighbors or under a state statute that
provides a form, and it typically describes the protected surface, the limits on the servient
land, and the terms of enforcement.
What to check
Whether an easement is recorded for the property, what it protects and limits, how it is enforced,
and whether the state's statute governs its creation.
Jurisdictional variation
Creation and enforcement rules vary by state; some states have dedicated solar-easement
statutes, others apply general easement law.