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I bought a home last summer.

I had a solar system installed that was financed and warranted

through a company called Cenova.

Part of the pricing was originally inclusive of a long-term,

like roof penetration, leak warranty, and a power production guarantee. Long story

short, a couple months into my home purchase has started leaking. So I had to have the system

removed and ultimately had the whole roof replaced. To make matters worse during that time,

Sinova went bankrupt and a company called Sunstrong took over the lease. But unfortunately,

they claim that they are not responsible for any of the warranties or guarantees going forward.

So currently, I've got about $50,000 balance on the loan, and all of the solar panels are in my

backyard. So I'm trying to get your feedback on what the best next steps would be. Should I just

take it as a dumb tax and pay it off? Or would you personally have them reinstalled and just know

that any future roof leak risk is something that I'd be taking out personally?

Wow. What a mess.

Well, a couple things. I would probably gather some information from an attorney to be sure exactly where you stand on this.

But I think you've assessed this correctly because I think the warranty was probably offered by the company that went bankrupt.

And so the warranty's worth nothing.

The lease, which is where you financed the solar panels, is a separate contract, and that money stands separate of that warranted guarantee, although morally it shouldn't, but I think

that's probably the way this is structured legally.

And so, um,

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