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AI still working on getting Oklahoma solar panel information correct
While there seems to have been a change and now somewhat better info on Oklahoma solar panel law, covenants, and HOAs from a Google "Oklahoma solar panel law" search since our March 6, 2025 blog post, the search still takes you to a website containing incorrect information about Oklahoma law. It's still a rodeo of incorrect information. The first image shows the corrected information on the Google page, but when you take the first info link, you get the same incorrect information as before. Which goes to further illustrate, Google searches for specific legal questions are risky, and if you need competent information seek a person competent to provide it.
First, the Google search:
Now the rodeo:
Oklahoma Statutes 60 O.S. 820.1 does not prohibit covenants or HOAs from restricting solar panels and a quick review of the cited statute has nothing to do with covenants or HOAs.
HOA and Condo Association legal issues workshop slides part 1 and 2 June 14 and 16, 2022
Click the links below for the slides from the June 14 and 16 HOA/Condo legal issues workshop hosted by the Central Oklahoma Neighborhood Alliance and sponsored by Michael Biddinger Real Estate. As always, the discussion and questions were informative and relevant.
Download 2022 NA Legal Issues V.2 - Part 1
Download 2022 NA Legal Issues - Part 2
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Matthew Winton's Broken Arrow HOA legal issues presentation slides
As promised, you can download here Matthew Winton's presentation slides from the 2022 Broken Arrow HOA workshop. While we were short on time, the conversation and audience participation were great. Find more online HOA board and legal issues training and education at the link below, and feel free to contact Matthew by email to discuss specific HOA, covenant, and related questions.
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Broken Arrow Annual HOA Workshop April 16 - Matthew to present HOA legal issues
April 16, 2022 is the City of Broken Arrow's annual HOA Workshop, where Matthew L. Winton will be presenting on the topic "Moving Our Community Associations Forward" and answering HOA legal issues questions. The Workshop is free, registration is online, and includes a trade room with HOA-specific vendors, services, and City information. is hosted annually by the City of Broken Arrow.
City of Broken Arrow HOA Workshop
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Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association 8APR22 presentation: Condo/HOA Liens
Here are the slides for the 8APR22 presentation to the Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association on Oklahoma Condo & HOA liens.
2022 Edmond Neighborhood Alliance Summit - HOA Legal Issues slides
For those attending this year's Edmond Neighborhood Alliance 2022 Summit held at the MAC at Mitch Park, thank you for your attendance and questions during the HOA legal issues segment. Here are the slides from the power point presentation: Download 2022 ENA Presentation
Matthew L. Winton
HOA/Condo lawyer
December 2021 Video Part 1 and Part 2, Legal Issues for Homeowner Associations
Here are parts 1 and 2 to the December 2021 HOA legal issues seminars presented by Matthew L. Winton and hosted by the Central Oklahoma Neighborhood Alliance. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to be notified of video updates and be sure to see the education and trainings offered by the Alliance on their events page. Happy New Year!