N.Y. Real Property Law § 335-b: Recording of solar energy easements

§ 335-b. Recording of solar energy easements. 1. Any easement obtained

for the purpose of exposure of a solar energy device shall be created in

writing and shall be subject to the same conveyancing and instrument

recording requirements as other easements.

2. Any instrument creating a solar energy easement shall include, but

the contents shall not be limited to:

(a) The vertical and horizontal angles, expressed in degrees, at which

the solar energy easement extends over the real property subject to the

solar energy easement.

(b) Any terms or conditions or both under which the solar energy

easement is granted or will be terminated.

(c) Any provisions for compensation of the owner of the property

benefiting from the solar energy easement in the event of interference

with the enjoyment of the solar energy easement or compensation of the

owner of the property subject to the solar energy easement for

maintaining the solar energy easement.