What are the benefits of hiring a Lemon Law attorney in Florida?

Hiring a Lemon Law attorney gives you a big advantage. Manufacturers have deep pockets and legal teams — going up against them alone can be difficult. An experienced attorney knows how to handle the process, file correctly, and present your case with strong documentation. Also, Florida’s Lemon Law (and the federal one) includes a fee-shifting provision, which means if you win, the manufacturer has to pay your attorney fees. Most firms, like Krohn & Moss, won’t even charge you unless they win your case — so there’s no out-of-pocket risk.

What are the benefits of hiring a Lemon Law attorney in Florida?

Can I use the Lemon Law in Florida if my car is leased?

Yes, leased vehicles are covered under Florida’s Lemon Law — as long as the defect appears during the lease and meets the same conditions as a purchased vehicle. However, keep in mind: if you’re leasing, your refund is limited to the amount you’ve paid into the lease. You won’t be refunded for the full vehicle value since you don’t own the car.

Can I use the Lemon Law in Florida if my car is leased?

What steps do I need to take to file a Lemon Law claim in Florida?

If your vehicle qualifies and the manufacturer fails to fix the defect after multiple repair attempts, you need to: Step 1: Send a written notice to the manufacturer via certified or express mail. Step 2: Allow the manufacturer one final repair attempt. Step 3: If the issue persists, submit a Request for Arbitration with Florida’s Department of Legal Affairs along with supporting documents. Step 4: Attend arbitration. If the outcome isn’t favorable, you may file a lawsuit. An attorney can help handle these steps and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

What steps do I need to take to file a Lemon Law claim in Florida?

Are used cars protected under Florida’s Lemon Law?

Florida’s state Lemon Law only applies to new vehicles. However, used cars can still be protected under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as long as the defect is reported during the vehicle’s warranty period. So if you buy a used car and it still has a valid manufacturer or dealer warranty, and a defect appears during that time, you may still have a case. This federal law doesn’t care whether the vehicle is new or used — it focuses on whether the warranty is active and whether the defect was properly reported.

Are used cars protected under Florida’s Lemon Law?

How does Florida’s Lemon Law work and what does it cover?

Florida’s Lemon Law, officially known as the Florida Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, protects consumers who buy or lease new vehicles with significant defects. If a vehicle has a recurring issue that the manufacturer fails to fix after a “reasonable number” of repair attempts, the consumer may be entitled to a refund or a replacement. Before taking legal action, consumers are required to try resolving the matter through the manufacturer’s informal dispute resolution process (usually arbitration). This involves submitting documentation and giving the manufacturer a final chance to repair the issue. If the dispute isn’t resolved in arbitration, the consumer [...]

How does Florida’s Lemon Law work and what does it cover?

What Documents Do I Need to Provide to Prove that My Vehicle Is a Lemon in the State of Florida?

Technically speaking, you don’t need any documents to file a Lemon Law claim in Florida; if your dealer will not provide you with copies, your attorneys can obtain any necessary documents on your behalf. However, any repair records you have, documents related to the sale of the vehicle, and documents detailing incidental costs will all be useful. If you’re unsure what documents you even have, reach out to us so we can review your case free of charge. We can help you make sense of the paperwork you already have and help to obtain any additional documents that may support [...]

What Documents Do I Need to Provide to Prove that My Vehicle Is a Lemon in the State of Florida?

How Much Time Do I Have to Pursue a Lemon Law Case in Florida?

The Florida Lemon Law protects consumers from lemons for two (2) years from the purchase or lease date of a new motor vehicle. After this Lemon Law Rights Period, you have an additional sixty (60) days to file an arbitration request. Thus, you have two (2) years and two (2) months after purchasing or leasing a vehicle to file a Lemon Law claim in Florida. Additionally, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provides consumers in the State of Florida with five (5) years to file a claim, starting from the date the manufacturer breached its warranty. For lemon vehicles, this often translates [...]

How Much Time Do I Have to Pursue a Lemon Law Case in Florida?

How Do I Calculate a Refund Under the Florida Lemon Law?

Calculating a refund under the Florida Lemon Law is very straightforward. You’re entitled to the amount you’ve paid for your vehicle. This includes sales tax, finance interest, and other costs you’ve paid or accrued for the vehicle, including incidentals. However, the manufacturer is entitled to withhold a portion of the refund to offset the time you were able to use the vehicle without issue. To calculate the maximum amount of the offset, take the vehicle’s purchase price, divide it by 120,000, and multiply the result by the number of miles driven up to the point that the case goes to [...]

How Do I Calculate a Refund Under the Florida Lemon Law?

Why Should I Hire a Lemon Law Attorney in the State of Florida?

Simply put – to level the playing field! Car manufacturers represent some of the world’s biggest corporations. They have unlimited resources, which makes going it alone very difficult. Therefore, rather than trying to go toe to toe with such a big corporation, you may retain the experienced attorneys at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® who will fight for your rights and who will only be paid if you get a recovery! Plus, if you hire Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center® and do not win your case, we will not send you a bill for our time. [...]

Why Should I Hire a Lemon Law Attorney in the State of Florida?

How Do I File a Lemon Law Claim in Florida?

If your vehicle still has a defect after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you need to provide the manufacturer with written notice of defect via certified, registered, or express mail. Most consumers have a Florida Lemon Law attorney, like our experienced team at Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center®, do this on their behalf. After providing notice, you need to grant the manufacturer with one final attempt to repair the defect. If this final attempt fails, consumers (or their attorneys) must submit a Request for Arbitration Form to the Department of Legal Affairs with all available documents that [...]

How Do I File a Lemon Law Claim in Florida?
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