682.015 – Petition for Judicial Relief.
682.015 Petition for judicial relief.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 682.20, a petition for judicial relief under this chapter must be made to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or rule of court for making and hearing motions. (2) Unless a civil action involving the agreement to arbitrate is pending, notice of […]
681.1097 – Rv Mediation and Arbitration Program; Dispute Eligibility and Program Function.
681.1097 RV Mediation and Arbitration Program; dispute eligibility and program function.— (1) Before filing a civil action on a matter subject to s. 681.104, a consumer who acquires a recreational vehicle must first submit the dispute to the program if the dispute is deemed eligible. Such consumer is not required to resort to a procedure certified pursuant […]
681.110 – Compliance and Disciplinary Actions.
681.110 Compliance and disciplinary actions.—The department may enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted thereunder, may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence, and may seek relief in the circuit court to compel compliance with such subpoenas. The department may impose a civil penalty against a […]
681.111 – Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice.
681.111 Unfair or deceptive trade practice.—A violation by a manufacturer of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive trade practice as defined in part II of chapter 501. History.—s. 7, ch. 85-240; ss. 9, 19, ch. 88-95; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
681.112 – Consumer Remedies.
681.112 Consumer remedies.— (1) A consumer may file an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such action the amount of any pecuniary loss, litigation costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, and appropriate equitable relief. (2) An action brought under this chapter must be commenced within 1 […]
681.113 – Dealer Liability.
681.113 Dealer liability.—Except as provided in ss. 681.103(3) and 681.114(2), nothing in this chapter imposes any liability on a dealer as defined in s. 320.60(11)(a) or creates a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer, except for written express warranties made by the dealer apart from the manufacturer’s warranties. A dealer may not be […]
681.114 – Resale of Returned Vehicles.
681.114 Resale of returned vehicles.— (1) A manufacturer who accepts the return of a motor vehicle by reason of a settlement, determination, or decision pursuant to this chapter shall notify the department and report the vehicle identification number of that motor vehicle within 10 days after such acceptance, transfer, or disposal of the vehicle, whichever occurs later. […]
681.10 – Short Title.
681.10 Short title.—This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 83-69; s. 1, ch. 85-240; s. 19, ch. 88-95; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
681.115 – Certain Agreements Void.
681.115 Certain agreements void.—Any agreement entered into by a consumer that waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter, or that requires a consumer not to disclose the terms of such agreement as a condition thereof, is void as contrary to public policy. The rights set forth in this chapter shall extend to […]
681.101 – Legislative Intent.
681.101 Legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes that a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle undoubtedly creates a hardship for the consumer. The Legislature further recognizes that a duly franchised motor vehicle dealer is an authorized service agent of the manufacturer. It is the intent of the Legislature that a good […]