Georgia Solar Consumer Protection Laws, Cancellation Window & AG Complaint Playbook
Complete statutory reference for Georgia homeowners: exercise your right to cancel a door-to-door solar contract, file an online fraud complaint with the Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, claim restitution from state contractor bonds/recovery funds, and invoke the federal FTC Holder Rule against solar lenders.
1. Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices (UDAP), Recovery Funds & Mandatory Disclosures
Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq.) & Georgia Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act — Mandatory Treble (3x) Damages for Intentional Violations!
Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential & General Contractors Surety Bond & Electrical Contractor Enforcement
Georgia Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act (O.C.G.A. § 46-3-60) Mandatory Written Lease/PPA & Savings Disclosure
2. Georgia Solar Permitting, Incentives & Quote Audit Resources
3. Ready-to-Copy Georgia Attorney General & FTC Holder Rule Demand Letter
Fill in the bracketed fields, attach your signed solar contract and loan promissory note, and submit to the Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division while mailing a Certified copy to your solar lender:
FORMAL SOLAR FRAUD & FTC HOLDER RULE COMPLAINT — STATE OF GEORGIA
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TO: Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
Consumer Fraud & Home Improvement Enforcement Unit
Online Portal: https://consumer.georgia.gov/resolve-your-dispute/how-do-i-file-complaint
Hotline: (404) 651-8600 / (800) 869-1123
CC: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) & Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
[Name of Solar Lender: e.g., GoodLeap / Mosaic / Sunlight / Dividend Finance]
DATE: [Current Date]
FROM: [Your Full Legal Name]
[Your Street Address, City, GA ZIP]
[Your Phone Number & Email Address]
RE: FORMAL COMPLAINT FOR DECEPTIVE SOLAR SALES PRACTICES, STATUTORY DISCLOSURE
VIOLATIONS & FTC HOLDER RULE DEMAND (16 CFR PART 433)
Solar Installer / Sales Dealer: [Name of Solar Company & License #]
Solar Loan Servicer & Account #: [Lender Name & Account #]
Total Financed / Contract Amount: $[Total Contract Price]
Dear Consumer Protection Investigator & Lender Compliance Officer:
I am filing this formal statutory complaint pursuant to Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq.) & Georgia Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Holder in Due Course Rule (16 CFR Part 433) regarding a residential solar transaction executed at my primary residence in Georgia.
1. SUMMARY OF STATUTORY & CONTRACTUAL VIOLATIONS:
• Unlawful Misrepresentation of Utility Bill Offset, Federal Tax Credits (IRC § 25D), and Hidden Loan Dealer Fees (25%–35% undisclosed principal markup in violation of the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1601).
• Violation of Georgia Mandatory Solar / Home Improvement Disclosure and Cancellation Statutes (3 Business Days).
• Breach of Contract & Abandonment / Failure to Achieve Timely Utility Permission to Operate (PTO) or Honor Express Warranties.
2. RECOVERY FUND & SURETY BOND NOTICE:
Please cross-reference this complaint with Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential & General Contractors Surety Bond & Electrical Contractor Enforcement and freeze or audit the contractor’s active license and surety bond on file in Georgia.
3. FORMAL NOTICE OF CLAIMS & DEFENSES TO LENDER UNDER 16 CFR PART 433 (FTC HOLDER RULE):
Pursuant to the mandatory FTC Holder Rule Notice printed in my solar loan contract, the lender stands in the shoes of the solar seller and is subject to all claims and defenses I assert herein. I hereby demand:
(a) Immediate cancellation and rescission of the solar loan contract (or a permanent principal reduction equal to $[Amount of Damages / Completion Cost]);
(b) Termination of any UCC-1 fixture filing recorded against my Georgia real property title under UCC § 9-513; and
(c) Placement of my loan account in formal "Disputed Status" under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681s-2) with zero adverse credit reporting pending resolution.
Enclosed are copies of my signed Solar Installation Agreement, Promissory Note, Utility Bills, and Photographic / Permit Evidence. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Georgia that the foregoing is true and correct.
Respectfully submitted,
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[Your Signature & Printed Name]Georgia Solar Consumer Protection FAQ
How many days do I have to cancel a residential solar contract in Georgia?
In Georgia, homeowners have a statutory 3 Business Days (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-6 / FTC Cooling-Off Rule) | Unlimited Rescission if Solar Free-Power Financing Act Violated. Furthermore, if the solar salesperson failed to provide the mandatory written Notice of Cancellation or Georgia Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act at the time of signing, your legal right to rescind the contract is extended under Georgia and federal consumer protection law until proper disclosures are delivered.
Can I sue a deceptive solar company for triple (3x) damages in Georgia?
Under Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq.) & Georgia Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act — Mandatory Treble (3x) Damages for Intentional Violations!, Georgia homeowners harmed by willful solar misrepresentations, hidden dealer fees, or unpermitted installations can pursue statutory remedies—and thanks to the federal FTC Holder Rule (16 CFR Part 433), you can assert those exact same claims and defenses directly against your solar loan lender to cancel or reduce your loan balance.
What if my Georgia solar installer went bankrupt before finishing my system?
First, file a formal complaint with the Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division ((404) 651-8600 / (800) 869-1123) and pursue restitution through Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential & General Contractors Surety Bond & Electrical Contractor Enforcement. Simultaneously, serve the ready-to-copy FTC Holder Rule Demand Letter on this page via Certified Mail to your solar lender and the CFPB.