Washington's Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) and Home Solicitation Sales Act provide meaningful protections to homeowners who signed a solar agreement under pressure or with misleading information.
Cooling-Off Period Washington follows the 3 business day federal cooling-off rule for contracts signed at your home. The seller must give you two copies of a written cancellation notice.
Disclosure Requirements Solar sales in Washington must disclose the total price, the annual percentage rate on financing, and any escalation clauses. Verbal savings promises are not binding unless they appear in the written contract.
Consumer Protection Enforcement Washington's Consumer Protection Act allows treble damages for unfair or deceptive practices, plus attorney fee awards. Solar cases involving forged signatures, altered contracts, or fabricated production estimates frequently qualify.
Filing a Complaint The Washington State Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division accepts solar complaints and maintains a public record.
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