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RE: Solar Panels to Become Mandatory in California
Wow, that's crazy, but not altogether surprising. It's strange that they feel they need to force home builders to add them if they're such a great deal. if home buyrers really believed that, they'd be willing to pay more for it. The fact that home buyers aren't voting with their wallets shows they don't believe in it. Bah.
I'm not a fan any system that forces consumers to buy anything - I mean , sure they will tell you that you dont have to buy a house - but a house isn't what's in question -its the panels - and along with those panels comes additional annual maintenance and of course what happens if they break - will they FORCE consumers to pay for repairs so that they will operate at top effeciency? will there be annual inspections that cost the homeowner or will there be a department that performs inspections at the cost of the taxpayer? - it opens up a lot of questions - and back to what you said - if was truly a good deal - people would buy it on their own
Ugh, just sounds like a lot more headaches than it's worth. I like the sunshine, but I'd rather live someone where I can live my life and not have the governor telling me what to put on my roof. What's next, telling me what color blinds to buy?
move into one of those Home Owners Associations and they may exactly the kind of tyranny you will face - they tell you what color, style, and size your house can be - how to keep your yard and can even tell you not to hang an American flag in your front yard if are so inclined......I wouldn't worry to much - in about 30 years the concept of personal ownership will evaporate anyway as the state will own and regulate everything ( for our own safety of course)
Yeah, I've heard horror stories about HOAs dictating what a person can or can't do in their yard or with their house. I like the idea of keeping things classy, but I don't like the thought of only getting to choose from one of two shingles for my roof. If I want to do something else, I should be able to.
I think there will still be personal property, but it will be for the wealthy only. The taxes are so high already and increasing with no signs of slowing down. They're already taking so much money from homeowners that I don't know how most people are going to be able to keep a home. And it's already so bad that it's hard for most people to get a home.
It frustrates me every time there's a proposed tax increase on homeowners and all the renters vote it through, not realizing that they're going to have to pay higher rent, but they approve it.... and then complain about higher rent. Seriously, people, think things through a bit. Nothing is for free, and someone has to pay for everything.