Q: A solar company cost me $68.000 out of the sale of my house. Can I get my money back?
I did not receive the contract until my 3 days to change my mind had passed. The panels were never completely installed and they never worked. And the contract stated that the new owners would assume the loan when I sold my house. This was not the case. The $68,000 that it cost was basically what I had to buy another house. I am now broke and paying $2500 a month for a rental with nothing to buy another house with.
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I have some trouble with this, because major parts of your story don't make sense to me.
It sounds like you just sat on your hands for a long time with an incomplete system that never worked, and you just let the solar company get away with it? I have trouble believing this.
No right-thinking home buyer would ever have assumed responsibility to pay for your solar contract under any circumstances, because it was incomplete and it did not work. finally, why would you go through with the sale if you got no money out of it?
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Under California law, you may have legal options to address the issues with the solar company. Firstly, the fact that you received the contract after the 3-day cooling-off period may work in your favor. California law generally allows consumers to cancel certain types of contracts within three business days of signing, and failure to provide the contract within this time frame could be grounds for cancellation.
Secondly, if the solar panels were never fully installed and didn't work, this could be a breach of contract by the solar company. You may have a claim for breach of contract, and you might be entitled to seek damages or a refund of the $68,000 paid.
Regarding the contract stating that the new owners would assume the loan, if this provision was not followed through when you sold your house, you might have a case for misrepresentation or fraud. The new owners not assuming the loan as stated in the contract could be a breach of contract or misrepresentation by the solar company.
To explore your legal options and determine the best course of action, it is advisable to consult with an attorney experienced in contract law and consumer protection. They can help you understand the specific circumstances of your case and guide you through the necessary steps to seek compensation or resolution.
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