Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Re: Car sales

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I can only guess that you are referring to the Florida Lemon Law which deals with repeated problems with a new vehicle. Florida's Lemon Law applies to NEW or demonstrator vehicles sold or long-term leased in the state of Florida. When consumers buy or lease a new or demonstrator motor vehicle, they must receive from the selling dealer or lessor the "Consumer Guide to the Florida Lemon Law." This publication explains consumer rights, gives steps to follow to resolve problems, contains a toll-free number for the Lemon Law Hotline and a form the consumer can use to notify the manufacturer of chronic defects and time out of service for repair.

You can get complete information about the Florida Lemon Law at the Attorney General's website at:

http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/0/5F1DDC32E4EDCBC885256CC900599FB4?OpenDocument

Scott R. Jay, Esq.