Lemon Laws in Florida
Florida lemon law protects new cars and trucks that have been sold in Florida. Leased vehicles are included under Florida lemon law, but motorcycles, vehicles driven primarily off road or on tracks, vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, and the living areas of motor homes are excluded from lemon law statutes in Florida. Florida lemon law specifies a Lemon Rights Period that extends for 24 months after the consumer receives delivery of the vehicle.
The Florida lemon law covers vehicle nonconformities. A nonconformity is defined as a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of a vehicle. The lemon law specifically excludes a defect or condition that results from accident, abuse, neglect, modification, or alteration of the vehicle by persons other than the manufacturer or its authorized service agent. You qualify to file a Florida lemon law-suit if you have had 3 unsuccessful repairs or 15 calendar days within 24 months from delivery. You are required to provide a copy of a written notice by certified or express mail to the manufacturer of the alleged lemon car in Florida. The manufacturer has has 10 calendar days for final repair attempt after delivery to a designated dealer.
Florida has certified guidelines for arbitration. State-run arbitration mechanism available for Florida lemon law cases. Law specifically applies to leased vehicles.
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- Author : Lemon Law Guru
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