Without a doubt, finding out that you purchased a lemon can be very stressful. You might have already spent thousands of dollars in repair attempts on your new car. Under California’s Lemon Law, you have rights as a consumer. You could have grounds to file a lawsuit. However, to preserve your right to sue, it is essential that you take action as soon as possible. All claims, including lemon law claims are subject to a statute of limitations. If you do not act quickly, you could lose your right to sue entirely.
Here at the Lemon Law Firm, our experts are ready to handle your claim and help you file your claim on time. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lemon law lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and recover the payout that you are owed.
What is the Lemon Law?
California’s Lemon Law (Civil Code § 1793.2 et seq.) protects consumers who have purchased or leased a defective vehicle that cannot be repaired even after a reasonable number of repair attempts. The Lemon Law applies to purchased or leased vehicles that are still under the manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty. If you are unsure of whether you have the right to file a lawsuit under the Lemon Law, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance and contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Lemon Law Claim?
Under the Lemon Law, affected parties have a four-year deadline to file their claims. This deadline typically starts when the consumer first started experiencing problems with the affected vehicle. Although four years might seem like more than enough time, waiting too long to take action can actually prove to be counterproductive.
This is because under the Lemon Law statute, consumers need to establish that their vehicle meets the definition of a lemon. The law defines lemons as a vehicle with a defect that cannot be repaired by either the dealership or the manufacturer after multiple efforts – the key being multiple repair efforts. If consumers wait too long to take any action, their repair efforts might not be seen as enough for the vehicle to qualify as a lemon. Because of this, it is essential that affected consumers take action as soon as possible. Even if you seek legal help but your vehicle does not meet the lemon definition based on the number of repair attempts, taking action sooner rather than later ensure that you will still have time to attempt additional repairs if necessary.
For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lemon law claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our firm immediately.
What is the Statute of Limitations to File a Lawsuit under the Lemon Law?
The statute of limitations for claims filed under the California Lemon Law is four years. However, as explained above, claimants are strongly encouraged to seek legal assistance as soon as possible to ensure that they have the guidance that they need to file their claims on time. If you are unsure of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
Can I File after My Lease is Up?
Lease terms can vary significantly depending on the car and the dealership. Typically, the shortest leases are about 24 months long, although some dealerships allow even shorter leases. Normally, however, leases range between 24 and 36 months (2 to 3 years) with longer lease options of up to 60 months (5 years) sometimes being available. As long as you file your lawsuit within the 4-year statute of limitations discussed above, you will have the right to file a lawsuit. If your lease is up and you decide to keep the vehicle, you could still sue within this deadline. In addition to filing within the deadline, your vehicle must still be covered within the manufacturer warranty (which is at minimum 3 years or 36,000 miles). For more information about your right to file your lawsuit for a lemon that you were leasing, contact us today.
Contact the Lemon Law Firm Today
For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lemon law claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to understand the deadlines that apply to your claim and, of course, to ensure that your claim is filed on time. If you are ready to discuss the legal options available with the experts here at our firm, contact us today. Our lawyers here at the Lemon Law Firm have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims. We are experts on the California Lemon Law and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your lemon law lawsuit and fight for your rights. You can trust that our lawyers are ready to do whatever it takes to secure the highest settlement available for your claim.
To ensure that you have access to the legal services that you need, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our expert lemon law lawyers will be able to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not have to worry about paying upfront legal fees to speak with our experts. Additionally, because of our strict contingency structure, our clients will not have to pay anything until after winning their claims – if you don’t win, you will not be responsible to pay anything for our legal services.
If you are ready to speak with our lemon law experts here at the Lemon Law Firm, contact us immediately.
