Ohio Boat Lemon Law
There is a “Boat Lemon Law” which applies to
all kinds of consumer boats, sail boats, powered boats, jet skis, and
other kinds of consumer water craft in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Under
this “Under this federal Boat Lemon Law,” if you have a defect in your boat which
is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, all you have to do is
give them a reasonable chance to get it fixed and they must do so. If
the manufacturer fails to fix a defect, or if you have an unreasonable
number of defects, then you may have the right to make them take the boat
back and give you back your money.
It does not matter if the defect relates to the hull, equipment,
or what part of the boat may have problems. There are really only three
questions to answer:
- Was the defect-malfunction-problem covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty?
- Did you give the manufacturer a reasonable chance to
fix all the boat’s defects?
- Did the manufacturer fail to get everything fixed within
a reasonable number of chances, or within a reasonable amount of time?
If you can answer “yes” to each of these questions,
then you probably have a lemon boat under this federal Boat Lemon Law.
However, be careful. You only have a limited
amount of time in which to file a lawsuit to protect
your legal rights, or you can lose them forever — and be stuck.
Normally, the time limit would be two years if you bought your boat in Ohio but sometimes only one year in other states.
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In addition, other consumer protective laws can help you
get rid of a Lemon boat. The Consumer
Sales Practices Act covers boats and gives you even more legal rights.
The Commercial Sales Law in each state can also give you more rights to get rid of a bad boat or get your money back in Ohio or Kentucky or Indiana. The Burdge Lemon Boat Law lawyer is admitted to all Ohio state and federal courts, all Kentucky state courts, and all Indiana federal courts. Other court admissions are made on a case by case "pro hac" temporary basis.
If you think you have a bad boat, call
us today for a free case review. You can also email us
or telephone us toll-free at 1-888-331-6422.
Helping Protect Consumers
Burdge Law Office serves the Dayton, Ohio area along with all other areas of Ohio including Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland-Akron, Toledo, and Lima, No matter where you are in Ohio give us a call for all of your Lemon Law concerns.
Burdge Law Firm serves the Northern Kentucky area along with all other areas of Kentucky including Lexington and Louisville. No matter where you are in Kentucky. give us a call for all your free Lemon Law help.
Burdge Law Office also practices in all Indiana federal courts.
