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What are the Provisions of the Florida Lemon Law Statute?

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Allen Stewart
What are the Provisions of the Florida Lemon Law Statute?

You are a hundred percent sure that you have lemon with you. Most of the time, the vehicle is stationary rather than moving. Repairs are taking up most of the time. Not to mention the costs that burn holes in your pocket. 

Fortunately, there are laws in place that help you get relief with a lemon vehicle on hand. The laws are intended to protect consumers from these seemingly endless repairs. Not all states have considerate lemon laws, while some protect consumers more extensively than others. 

The Lemon Law Statute Florida  is all for the consumers. Let's understand how the provisions of this act work. 

What are the basics of Florida Lemon Law?

Florida Lemon Law is a state statute that provides relief to customers who have purchased a vehicle with some disambiguation that has not been fixed despite multiple repair efforts. Such defects are known as non- conformities. 

Florida law defines "nonconformity" as a defect in a vehicle that impedes the vehicle's use, value, or safety. It may involve a variety of problems

1 - Paint defect                                                                                       

2- Leaking of oil or other liquids,

3- Mechanical defects,

4 - Electrical problems, and more.

Vehicles must fall into one of the following categories to be eligible for the Lemon Law-

1-Purchased or leased for personal, family, or domestic use

2-Used vehicle acquired within first 24 months of the vehicle owner

3-Vehicles that are leased or purchased and are covered under warranty

What is the procedure to be followed?

Owners must report first the Nonconformity or defects reported to the manufacturer or its authorized service agent (typically, it is the dealer) during the "Lemon Law Rights Period", which is the first 24 months after the delivery date of the motor vehicle to the consumer.

If the manufacturer fails to conform the vehicle to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts to correct these defects, the law would require 

1 - The manufacturer to purchase the defective vehicle back and 

2 - Give the purchase price return or 

3 – A replacement vehicle to the consumer 

The law does not cover defects resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, modification, or alteration by persons other than the manufacturer or its authorized agent.

It would be best if you do not delay reporting a problem as it can cost precious time and money. Additionally, consumers have to collect all the evidence needed to prove that their vehicle is a lemon, like repair statements, invoices, communication with dealers, etc. 

If the carmaker has no certified program, you can take legal recourse. 

For the final word 

Consult with trustworthy lemon law attorneys for lemon law claims under the Lemon Law Statute in Florida. 

Andrew Richardson is the author of this Article. To know more about Car Lemon Law in Maine please visit our website: allenstewart.com

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