Demand letter per Florida Statute 501.98 If you are a consumer with a complaint against a car dealership in Florida, it’s crucial to follow the specific requirements laid out in Florida Statute 501.98 before initiating a lawsuit. This statute, titled “Demand letter required before filing certain actions against motor vehicle dealers,” mandates a series of…
Florida Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond Explained A Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond in the State of Florida is a financial guarantee required by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) as part of the licensing process for motor vehicle dealers. The purpose of this bond is to protect consumers from fraudulent…
Florida Lemon Law Explained The Florida Lemon Law explained. Florida Lemon Law protects consumers’ rights when buying new vehicles, allowing them to seek legal recourse in the event a new vehicle turns out to be defective. It sets criteria for considering a vehicle a “lemon” and gives consumers an opportunity to get out from under…
Damage disclosure requirements for new motor vehicles. With respect to new motor vehicles, Florida law provides that a dealer has an affirmative duty to disclose certain damage to new vehicles (only). Florida Statute §501.976 states that it is an unfair or deceptive act or practice actionable under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act…
Why is my car being reposessed, I’m only a day late? Grace periods aren’t what you think they are! As a consumer attorney focusing on auto finance and contract law in Miami, I’m here to shed light on a seemingly perplexing issue: why a late payment, even if paid within the grace period, can lead…
Does Florida have a three day “cooling off” period for car sales? One of the most common misconceptions many consumers have is that they have three days to cancel a car purchase. Unfortunately, there is no such right under Florida law. What is a “cooling off” period? A cooling-off period in the context of car…
What does the term “as-is” mean in a used car sale? Definition of an “as is” transaction. An “as-is” disclaimer in a used car sale transaction essentially communicates to the buyer that they are purchasing the vehicle in its current condition, without any warranties or guarantees from the seller. This type of disclaimer is highly…
Learn about spot delivery agreements and yo-yo scams in Florida.
Want to learn how to file a DMV complaint with the Florida DHSMV? PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS OFFICE FOR ASSITANCE WITH FILLING OUT A COMPLAINT FORM- CONTACT THE DHSMV DIRECTLY FOR ASSITANCE. To file a DMV complaint with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (“DHSMV”), you can follow these steps: Gather…
Trying to buyout your lease and getting saddled with excessive fees? Our office has been inundated with phone calls regarding end of lease buyout overcharges. Typically, we hear that various dealerships throughout the State of Florida are charging consumers pre-delivery service fees, document fees, e-filing fees, and a host of other charges in order to…