Solar Contract Watchdog — Los Angeles, CA
Solar Complaints in Los Angeles, CA
Real Companies. Real Issues.
Los Angeles homeowners have reported issues with 10 active solar companies in the area. Research complaint data, learn your CA rights, and find out if you have a case.
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Top Solar Complaints in Los Angeles
- !LADWP interconnection backlogs exceeding 6 months
- !Permit delays in City of LA bureaucracy
- !Roof condition issues on older homes
- !High-pressure sales in low-income neighborhoods
- !Shade analysis inaccuracies due to tree growth
Solar Companies Active in Los Angeles
Sunrun
B2,847 BBB complaints
"Los Angeles Sunrun customers report LADWP interconnection delays of 6–12 months blamed on homeowner"
Freedom Forever
B1,534 BBB complaints
"Freedom Forever LA complaints include door-to-door targeting in Spanish-speaking communities in East LA"
SunPower
A+1,876 BBB complaints
"SunPower LA customers report bankruptcy left thousands without monitoring app access or warranty support"
Tesla Solar / Tesla Energy
B1,567 BBB complaints
"Tesla Solar LA complaints include installation cancellations after 6+ month waits with no refund"
ADT Solar
B1,245 BBB complaints
"ADT Solar LA customers report post-Sunpro acquisition service response times exceeding 90 days"
Sunnova Energy
B1,345 BBB complaints
Palmetto Solar
C1,123 BBB complaints
Powur
B734 BBB complaints
GoodLeap (formerly Loanpal)
B1,456 BBB complaints
"GoodLeap LA borrowers report loan originated before city permits were issued"
Solar Mosaic / Mosaic
B1,234 BBB complaints
"Mosaic LA customers report 29.99% APR loans sold as 'low monthly payments' without APR disclosure"
CA State Law Is On Your Side
The California AG has been among the most active in solar enforcement, investigating deceptive sales practices and installation quality issues. The CPUC and CSLB also actively regulate solar contractors.
- California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
- California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) - Bus. & Prof. Code 17200
- California Solar Rights Act
- CSLB Contractor Licensing Law
Grounds to Cancel Your Los Angeles Solar Contract
- FTC 3-day right of rescission not honored at signing
- Misrepresentation of projected energy savings
- Undisclosed escalator clauses in your contract
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violations in financing documents
- System performance below contractual guarantees
- Solar company bankruptcy or change of ownership
- Deceptive sales practices under state consumer protection law
Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles, CA
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