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How should a landlord who leases the building from its owner compare solar workmanship warranties, including who may make a claim?

Answer

Compare the warranty's covered work, duration, exclusions, remedy, transferability, and explicit claim rights for the landlord, building owner, successors, and any authorized property manager.

Key points

  • Confirm who is the contracting customer and who is an intended warranty beneficiary.
  • Check whether the landlord may report defects, approve repairs, receive records, and pursue remedies without the owner's separate consent.
  • Review coverage for roof penetrations, mounting, water intrusion caused by installation, consequential damage, and exclusions.

What it depends on

  • The lease and the building owner's consent
  • The installer contract and warranty wording
  • The parties responsible for roof and equipment maintenance

Risks and trade-offs

  • A warranty may exist but be unusable by a tenant-landlord who lacks claim rights.
  • Broad coverage may have short notice periods, exclusions, or a limited remedy.
  • Assigning or extending rights may require written consent from the owner or installer.

Information you may need

  • Lease provisions concerning improvements, repairs, and claims
  • The full workmanship warranty and installer contract
  • Written owner consent and named claimants
  • Transfer and assignment conditions

Your next step

What to do next

Request a three-party review of the lease, owner consent, and warranty so each authorized claimant and repair responsibility is stated in writing.

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