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mrsbradyimnot Asked October 2014

Mom walked away from meeting and solar lease. Advice?

Bank (mtg) fairly understanding, don't think solar company will be on 20 yr contract. My 81-year old mother has always had great credit. She thought she would be living in her home (2 story and huge) forever. My dad died a few years ago, and she signed lease with a solar company. She moved into AL and had to walk away from her house. The bank sounds understanding, but solar company said "she signed a contract!" Wondering if there's anyone who has had to deal with something similar and what they did. My sister has POA.

pamstegma Oct 2014
Check to be sure they have not filed a lien.

looloo Oct 2014
My mother had been showing signs of dementia, but she hadn't been officially diagnosed yet. A huge wake up call was when she signed contracts (without having any understanding of what she was signing) for solar panels, which included financing through the company. I got a call from a neighbor asking me if I was aware of any of this. I wasn't -- it wouldn't have occurred to my mother to contact me or inform me. I got that phone call at work, and tried not to freak out. The solar company told me exactly what it told you, and I told them they would hear from my attorney (I don't have an attorney).
My boss, thanks to her level head, recommended I call our company's EAP and let them know I would need an attorney for this matter. If you have this resource, give them a call. Otherwise, do a quick search for attorney's in your area, and ask them if they'd charge a flat fee for a cease and desist letter. Have it drawn up, and mailed/faxed/emailed to the solar company.
It was hugely stressful, and it cost us about $450, but it did the trick. The solar company just disappeared, thank goodness.
Good luck!

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