Arlington Solar Contract Cancellation
How Arlington homeowners can get a solar lease, loan, or PPA reviewed under SB 1036 and the Texas DTPA.
Tarrant County ranks #2 in Texas for solar consumer complaints, per Texas Appleseed. Arlington homeowners signed up by Oncor-territory door-to-door reps — only to see hail damage, production shortfalls, and bills that didn’t fall as promised — may want to organize their documents for an intake review.
Why this page exists for Arlington homeowners
Tarrant County is the second-highest county in Texas for solar consumer complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General, per the 2024 Texas Appleseed report covering complaints from 2018 through mid-2024. Only Harris County had more.
Texas Solar Cancellation collects and organizes Arlington homeowners’ contract documents and connects qualifying homeowners with a law firm that handles Texas solar contract cancellation matters. We are a marketing and intake service — we are not a law firm. This page explains, in plain language, what Texas law may say about a Arlington homeowner’s situation, what types of solar contracts homeowners typically have, and how the intake review process works.
What's new in Texas: SB 1036
Texas Senate Bill 1036 — the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act, codified at Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1806 — took effect September 1, 2025.
- Arlington homeowners have five business days to cancel a residential solar contract without penalty — longer than the federal three-business-day cooling-off rule.
- Solar retailers must include the last day of the cancellation period and a cancellation address (mailing or email) in every contract.
- If the contract does not include the cancellation address, the cancellation period may not have started running — and the homeowner may be able to cancel by any reasonable written method.
- Beginning September 1, 2026, residential solar retailers and salespeople must be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- Solar retailers must also comply with the Texas DTPA, Chapter 115 (sales and leasing of distributed renewable generation), and the federal Truth in Lending Act.
The four types of Texas solar contracts and why they matter
Cancellation rights and remedies depend on which type of contract a Arlington homeowner signed. The four most common are summarized below. The contract type determines which Texas and federal laws may apply, and a qualified attorney reviews that combination as part of the legal review.
Contract type
Solar Lease
Solar Loan
Solar PPA
Cash Purchase
What it is, and why TX homeowners ask for a review
Solar company owns the panels. Homeowner pays a monthly lease, often with a 2.9–3.5% annual escalator, for 20–25 years. Common cancellation grounds: misrepresentation of savings, blocks home sale, ineligible for Tex. Tax Code §11.27 exemption.
Homeowner financed the panels (GoodLeap, Mosaic, Sunlight Financial). Homeowner owns the panels but owes the loan 10–25 years. Common grounds: misrepresented federal tax credit, inflated loan to cover never-realized savings, forged financing signatures.
Power Purchase Agreement. Solar company owns the panels; homeowner buys the kWh the panels produce. Common grounds in deregulated TX: PPA rate now exceeds the REP rate, eliminating savings.
Homeowner owns the system outright. Less common reason for cancellation review, but DTPA claims may apply if the system was misrepresented at sale or installed defectively.
The Four Types of Texas Solar Contracts
(and Why They Matter)
Cancellation rights and remedies depend on which type of contract a Texas homeowner signed. The four most common are summarized below.
Solar Lease
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar Loan
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar PPA
Why Texas homeowners want out
Cash Purchase
Why Texas homeowners want out
Texas Solar Cancellation collects information about all four contract types during intake. The contract type determines which Texas and federal laws may apply, and an attorney reviews that combination as part of the legal review.
Arlington-specific context
Utility / TDU: Oncor Electric Delivery
Market structure: Deregulated (ERCOT) — homeowner chooses a Retail Electric Provider for the buyback plan
Weather and environment: North Texas hail belt — Arlington is in one of the most hail-prone metros in the United States. Hail damage to solar panels, slow warranty response, and disputes over insurance versus solar-company responsibility are recurring Arlington issues.
Neighborhoods and adjacent areas served: Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Lake Arlington, Viridian, North Arlington, Southwest Arlington, Mansfield (south Arlington)
Oncor net metering and Arlington's buyback plans
Arlington sits inside Oncor’s Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) territory. Oncor itself does not sell electricity — the homeowner chooses a Retail Electric Provider (REP) and the REP sets the solar buyback rate. Common buyback plans in the Arlington area include TXU’s solar-match plans, Reliant’s solar plans, and Green Mountain Energy’s Renewable Rewards. A homeowner who was told at the sale that they would be paid full retail for every kWh exported, then later discovered their REP’s plan only credits a portion or has monthly expiration, may have a documentation issue worth reviewing.
Hail damage on solar panels is a recurring North Texas issue
Arlington sees regular severe-weather events with hail. Solar panels can be damaged by hail, and disputes arise over who is responsible — the homeowner’s insurance, the solar company’s warranty, or the panel manufacturer. Homeowners paying on a system that produces less because of unrepaired hail damage may want a qualified attorney to review whether non-performance grounds may apply.
Texas SB 1036 applies to Arlington
Texas Senate Bill 1036 (Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1806) took effect September 1, 2025. Arlington homeowners now have five business days to cancel a residential solar contract without penalty. The contract must include a cancellation address. If those disclosures are missing, the five-day clock may not have started — and a qualified attorney may review whether the cancellation window is still open.
Tarrant County DTPA and Home Solicitation context
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §§17.41–17.63) applies statewide. For door-to-door sales — common in Arlington’s older subdivisions and rapidly developing south-Arlington corridors — the Home Solicitation Transactions Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 601) provides an additional three-business-day cancellation right. A qualified attorney may review how these laws interact with what a homeowner signed.
The AG Paxton investigation reached Tarrant County
On April 3, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an initiative against companies allegedly engaged in fraudulent and deceptive solar sales practices, issuing Civil Investigative Demands to Sunrun, Freedom Forever (Freedom Solar), Lone Star Solar Services, and CAM Solar, among others. Tarrant County residents with contracts from any of these companies may want to organize their documents and consider whether an intake review may be appropriate.
Texas and federal laws that may apply
Several Texas-specific and federal laws may govern a residential solar contract. None of these laws guarantees that a contract will be cancelled — eligibility depends entirely on the facts of the homeowner’s situation, what’s in the contract, and what was said at the point of sale. A qualified attorney reviews how these laws may interact with the homeowner’s specific documentation.
Law
SB 1036 / Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1806
Texas DTPA — Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §17.46(b), §17.50
Home Solicitation Transactions Act — Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 601
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) — 15 U.S.C. §1601
Texas Tax Code §11.27
What it covers, in plain language
Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act. Effective September 1, 2025. Five business days to cancel without penalty. Mandatory contract disclosures including a cancellation address. TDLR registration required for residential solar retailers and salespeople beginning September 1, 2026.
Prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive acts and practices. §17.50 allows actual damages plus up to three times actual damages for knowing violations, plus attorney's fees. §17.505 requires a 60-day pre-suit notice.
Three-business-day cancellation right for door-to-door sales. Seller must provide a written cancellation notice; failure to do so can extend the cancellation period.
Federal. Disclosure of APR, finance charges, payment terms. May provide a three-day right of rescission for certain home-secured loans depending on how the financing was structured.
100% property tax exemption on the added value of an owned solar system. Leased systems do not qualify — a recurring disclosure issue when leases were sold with promises of property tax benefits.
Texas Solar Cancellation does not analyze or interpret these laws. We collect and organize the homeowner’s documentation, and that documentation may be reviewed by a qualified law firm during the intake review process.
Texas Attorney General investigation (April 2026 )
On April 3, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an initiative against companies engaged in alleged fraudulent and deceptive solar sales practices. The Office of the Attorney General issued Civil Investigative Demands to several solar companies, including Sunrun, Freedom Forever (Freedom Solar), Lone Star Solar Services, and CAM Solar.
The OAG cited more than 100 formal complaints and thousands of additional online complaints. Reported issues include misrepresentations about energy-bill savings, system performance, equipment installation, and contract terms. If a Arlington homeowner has a contract with one of these companies — or with any other Texas solar retailer where the homeowner believes there were misrepresentations at sale — the homeowner may want to organize their contract documents and consider an intake review.
See If You May Be Eligible for a Legal Review
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Call 888-918-2083 • Or use the intake form on this page
How the Intake Review
Process Works
The intake review process is designed to be straightforward for Arlington homeowners. It is not a guarantee of cancellation. It is a structured way to collect documentation, get it in front of a qualified attorney, and find out what the next steps may be.
Timeline and cost
Timeline
- Within the SB 1036 five-business-day window: a homeowner generally can cancel directly by sending written notice to the cancellation address listed in the contract.
- After the five-day window: an intake review is typically organized within 1 to 2 weeks. If a qualified attorney accepts the matter, the legal process itself depends on the specific facts.
- Texas DTPA matters specifically require a 60-day pre-suit notice (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §17.505) before any lawsuit may be filed.
Cost
Texas Solar Center does not charge homeowners for the intake review itself. If a law firm accepts the matter, the homeowner enters a fixed-fee engagement directly with the firm. The fee is disclosed up front. The fixed-fee model lets a homeowner know the full legal cost in advance, rather than facing hourly billing or contingency-percentage uncertainty.
IMPORTANT: Do Not Stop Making Payments Without Legal Advice
Arlington homeowners sometimes assume that submitting an intake review or signing a fee agreement with a law firm gives them permission to stop making payments on their solar lease, loan, or PPA. That is not the case. Continuing to make payments is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the contract and provided specific advice. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney. Stopping payments without legal advice may result in default, damage to credit, collections, or other consequences that could complicate the case the homeowner is trying to bring.
Why Texas Solar Cancellation
There is no single right path for every Texas homeowner. Some homeowners may be best served by approaching a Texas-licensed consumer protection attorney directly. Others find a structured intake review more useful.
Texas Solar Cancellation
Texas-focused intake process built around SB 1036, the DTPA, and the Home Solicitation Transactions Act.
Documents may be reviewed by a lawyer, a law firm with experience in Texas solar matters.
Fixed-fee engagement disclosed up front, if the law firm accepts the matter.
BBB A+ rated. Spanish-language intake available.
Going it alone or hiring an hourly attorney
Homeowner has to research applicable Texas laws and identify the right combination on their own.
Homeowner has to find, vet, and engage a qualified Texas consumer protection attorney directly.
Hourly billing — costs can be unpredictable.
Variable. Homeowner must independently verify ratings and language support.
Arlington solar cancellation FAQs
The questions below come up most often during Arlington homeowner intakes. They are general information only — they are not legal advice.
I live in Arlington and signed a solar contract last week. Can I still cancel?
Under Texas SB 1036, Arlington homeowners generally have five business days from the date of signing to cancel a residential solar contract without penalty. The contract must include a cancellation address (mailing or email) and the cancellation deadline date. If those disclosures are missing or incomplete, the five-day window may not have started — and a qualified attorney may review whether your cancellation rights are still active.
Does the SB 1036 five-day rule apply if the salesperson came to my Arlington home?
Yes. SB 1036 applies to residential solar contracts statewide. Door-to-door sales in Arlington are also covered by the Texas Home Solicitation Transactions Act, which provides a three-business-day cancellation right. Both protections may apply depending on the facts.
My Arlington solar panels were damaged by hail and the company won't fix them. Do I have any options?
Continued non-performance of a solar system the homeowner is paying for may be a documentation issue worth reviewing. A qualified attorney may review whether non-performance grounds may apply under the homeowner’s specific contract and applicable Texas law. We do not provide legal advice — we collect and organize documentation for intake review.
Is there a UCC-1 lien on my Arlington home because of the solar panels?
Solar finance companies sometimes file UCC-1 financing statements. These are filed against the solar equipment, not against the home. Even so, a UCC-1 can sometimes raise questions during a home sale or refinance. A qualified attorney may review whether a UCC-1 has been filed in a particular case and how it may affect a transaction.
Will cancellation affect my Tarrant County property tax exemption?
Texas Tax Code §11.27 provides a 100% property tax exemption on the added value of an owned solar system. The exemption applies to owned systems, not to leased systems. If a leased system was sold to an Arlington homeowner with a promise of a property tax benefit, that may be a disclosure issue worth reviewing.
Does the Texas DTPA apply in Arlington?
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act applies statewide, including Arlington. Whether the conduct in a particular Arlington case meets the standards in §17.46(b) is fact-specific. A qualified attorney would evaluate this as part of an intake review.
How long does the intake review process take for an Arlington case?
Initial intake review is generally organized within 1 to 2 weeks. If a qualified attorney accepts the matter, the legal process itself depends on the specific facts and the conduct of the solar company. The Texas DTPA requires a 60-day pre-suit notice (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §17.505) before any lawsuit may be filed.
Can I stop making payments on my Arlington solar contract while you review my case?
Continuing to make payments is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the documents and provided specific advice. Stopping payments without legal advice may result in default, damage to credit, collections, or other consequences. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney.
Do I need to live inside Arlington city limits to use this service?
No. Texas Solar Cancellation Resource Center serves homeowners across all 254 Texas counties, including all of Tarrant County and the surrounding DFW metro.
Is there a cost to submit an intake review?
No. Submitting your information for an intake review is free. If a law firm accepts the matter, the homeowner enters a fixed-fee engagement directly with Consumer Advocacy Law Group. The fee is disclosed up front before the homeowner agrees to anything.
See If You May Be Eligible for a Legal Review
Submit your information for a free intake. • BBB A+ Rated • Fixed-Fee Service • No Obligation
Call 888-918-2083• Or use the intake form on this page
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