When Legal Help Becomes a Hoax: How Solar Contract Exit Scams Are Targeting Florida Homeowners

By JHortoN2022 | May 2, 2025

Joshua Horton Law: Exposing Solar Contract Scams Targeting Florida Homeowners

At Joshua Horton Law, we’ve seen firsthand how Florida’s solar energy boom has helped homeowners lower utility bills and reduce their environmental footprint. But with this growth has come a disturbing rise in fraudulent businesses claiming they can “cancel” or “exit” solar energy contracts—often posing as legitimate legal services.

The Truth Behind “Solar Exit” Services

These companies typically reach consumers through aggressive online ads, cold calls, or social media pitches. They offer quick, guaranteed exits from solar contracts, sometimes even promising refunds or debt relief. But behind the scenes, many of these services are nothing more than scams.

Homeowners are often referred to third-party “legal services” and charged steep fees—without ever speaking to a licensed Florida attorney. In most cases, these companies provide only template letters and minimal follow-up, failing to deliver any real legal solution.

Legal Violations We Commonly See

At Joshua Horton Law, we help clients identify the legal and ethical violations these operations commit, including:

1. Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)

Under Florida Statutes Section 454.23, it is a felony to offer legal services without a license. These companies regularly cross that line by providing legal advice and documents without attorney oversight.

2. Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices

Many of these outfits violate Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) by:

Misrepresenting non-lawyers as legal professionals
Guaranteeing legal outcomes
Omitting key facts about their services

3. Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Some consumers receive partial settlements but are required to sign NDAs, silencing them from warning others. While NDAs can be legal, using them to cover up unethical conduct is a serious concern.

A Familiar Playbook: From Timeshares to Solar

We’ve traced several of these solar exit operations back to individuals previously involved in timeshare exit scams. These groups rebrand under new names to avoid detection—recycling the same high-pressure tactics in a new industry.

How to Protect Yourself

If you’re considering ending a solar contract, Joshua Horton Law urges you to:

Verify the Attorney: Use FloridaBar.org to confirm the credentials of any attorney.
Demand Transparency: Don’t proceed without a written engagement letter detailing services and responsibilities.
Avoid “Guaranteed” Results: No ethical law firm will promise specific outcomes.
Report Fraud: Suspect wrongdoing? File a complaint with the Florida Bar or Attorney General’s Office.