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Florida solar cancellation rights

At least 3 BUSINESS DAYS after signing, under the solar-specific Fla. Stat. 520.23(13) — the disclosure statement must include 'a provision notifying the buyer or lessee of the right to rescind the agreement for a period of at least 3 business days after the agreement is signed.' Separately, the Home Solicitation Sales Act (Fla. Stat. 501.025, ch. 501.021-501.055) gives 3 business days for home-solicited sales. FTC Cooling-Off Rule (16 CFR Part 429) also applies (3 business days, sales ≥$25 away from seller's premises).

The law

  • Fla. Stat. 520.23 (solar-specific: separately-acknowledged 12-point disclosure statement + right to rescind for at least 3 business days)
  • Fla. Stat. 501.025; 501.021-501.055 (Home Solicitation Sales Act — 3-business-day buyer cancellation right)
  • Fla. Stat. 501.204 (FDUTPA — unfair/deceptive acts prohibited)
  • Fla. Stat. 501.2077 (enhanced $15,000 civil penalty for willful violations victimizing seniors 60+, disabled persons, servicemembers)
  • FTC Cooling-Off Rule, 16 CFR Part 429

Protections for buyers 65+

No extended rescission period for seniors, but enhanced penalties: Fla. Stat. 501.2077 raises civil penalties to $15,000 per willful FDUTPA violation that victimizes a 'senior citizen' (defined as age 60+), a person with a disability, or a military servicemember/dependent; restitution to such victims takes priority over penalties.

Contract notes

Fla. Stat. 520.23 applies to agreements governing the SALE OR LEASE of a distributed energy generation system (residential solar). Mandatory disclosures include: whether buyer will own or lease the system; total cost incl. all fees/interest; payment schedule; every tax incentive/rebate relied on in pricing; assumptions behind savings estimates plus the required 'future electric utility rates are estimates only' notice; whether the seller will place a lien on the home or file a fixture/UCC-1 filing; lease transferability on home sale; maintenance/insurance responsibility; and required notices that the document is not the financing agreement. Does not apply to solar-community developments marketed as such.

Enforcement watch: 2023 (pre-window, but on-point): AG Ashley Moody sued Vision Solar and SetUp My Solar d/b/a 320 Solar (high-pressure sales, misrepresented savings/tax rebates, botched installs, unlicensed bundled work) and Tampa-based MC Solar and Roofing (alleged fraud against hundreds incl. seniors, veterans, people with disabilities; forged applications, home liens). The AG also published 'Scams at a Glance: The Dark Side of Solar' consumer guide. No Florida AG enforcement action on residential solar located for 2024-2026. The FL/TX 'Florida Solar Cancellation' and 'Texas Solar Cancellation' free contract-review intake orgs launched Aug 2026 (paid press releases, not AG actions) and specifically cite Fla. Stat. 520.23 protections.

What to do next in Florida

  1. Check your deadline today. Florida gives you: At least 3 BUSINESS DAYS after signing, under the solar-specific Fla. Stat. 520.23(13) — the disclosure statement must include 'a provision notifying the buyer or lessee of the right to rescind the agreement for a period of at least 3 business days after the agreement is signed.' Separately, the Home Solicitation Sales Act (Fla. Stat. 501.025, ch. 501.021-501.055) gives 3 business days for home-solicited sales. FTC Cooling-Off Rule (16 CFR Part 429) also applies (3 business days, sales ≥$25 away from seller's premises).
  2. Send written notice before it expires. Certified mail, return receipt. Keep a copy of everything.
  3. Don't let them talk you out of it. "Wait and see" is how windows close. You can always re-sign later.
Get the notice written for you. The $39 SolarEscape Kit generates a cancellation letter citing Fla. Stat. 520.23 (solar-specific: separately-acknowledged 12-point disclosure statement + right to rescind for at least 3 business days), with your dates filled in — plus the complaint kit and bankrupt-installer playbook.
Not legal advice. This tool provides general information based on state statutes and the FTC Cooling-Off Rule as of October 2026. Laws change and every contract is different. For advice about your specific situation, talk to a consumer attorney or your state attorney general's office. We can't promise you can cancel — nobody can. What we do: tell you where the cancellation windows are, and what to do when they're closed.

Sources: www.leg.state.fl.us, flsenate.gov, www.myfloridalegal.com · Verified 2026-10-10