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A Maryland lemon law attorney can help ensure that you are given the adequate compensation and customer care that you deserve.

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Maryland Lemon Law Lawyers

Maryland’s lemon law requirements make it complicated for consumers to advocate for themselves. A qualified Maryland lemon law attorney can interpret the state and federal laws in order to fully protect your rights and get you the best possible compensation for your claim.

For instance, the lemon laws in Maryland have many requirements regarding notice to the manufacturer of your lemon law claim, that, if not followed, can result in you settling for less than what you’re owed or without compensation entirely.

During the litigation process, the rules can be unforgiving, even if you have the best of intentions, so it is important to have an experienced Maryland lemon law lawyer managing every step to ensure a small nuance does not eliminate your claim.

Our experienced lemon law attorneys understand how severely a malfunctioning vehicle impacts your life, so we strive to obtain the most we can for our clients in the shortest amount of time. Pursuing a lemon law claim can be a lengthy process but having an attorney by your side can give you a leg up in obtaining a resolution to your claim so you can get back to your normal life.

What are the Lemon Laws in Maryland?

Maryland Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty protects consumers who purchase or lease a vehicle that requires repetitive visits to the dealership or more than a month out of service for the same substantial defect. If this is the case, you may be entitled to a repurchase, replacement or cash settlement.

Why You Should Hire a Maryland Lemon Law Lawyer

While you have the right to represent yourself as a vehicle owner pursuing a claim, you should know that going up against dealerships and manufacturers can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful if you aren’t an expert in the complexities of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Maryland’s own lemon laws.

Dealerships and car manufacturers have extensive financial and legal resources and can easily leave vehicle owners overwhelmed. A single missed deadline or a mistake in filing can stand in the way of the financial compensation you’re fighting for. That’s why hiring an experienced lemon law lawyer in Maryland is the smartest decision you can make if you want to win your case.

Among the expertise a qualified lemon law attorney can provide, they can:

  • Interpret the intricacies of state and federal lemon laws so that manufacturers and dealers are held responsible for defective vehicles that are covered by warranties.
  • Compile all of the necessary documents needed for your claim, including sales and lease agreements, repair records, the manufacturer’s warranty, along with a timeline of repair attempts. This documentation will be the vital evidence needed to support your claim and win your case.
  • Handle all communication and negotiation with dealers and manufacturers. Many lemon law claims can be settled through negotiations. However, a lemon law attorney will be fully prepared to litigate on your behalf.
  • Advocate for your compensation. Under state laws, an experienced Maryland lemon law attorney will fight for your compensation, either through buyback that gives you a replacement vehicle, a repurchase, or a cash settlement.

Maryland Lemon Law Requirements:

This is a broad overview of Maryland’s lemon law requirements that defective vehicles must meet:

  • Defect must arise within the first 2 years or 18,000 miles
  • The vehicle must be returned to the dealership an unreasonable amount of times:
    • 4 visits to the dealership and the defect continues to exist
    • 30 or more cumulative total days out of service
  • It is highly favorable if the required visits or days out of service occur within the first 2 years or 18,000 miles.
  • The defect must substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle

Examples of Defects That Fall Under Maryland Lemon Law

  • Defective suspension or alignment
  • Power steering failure
  • Impaired door locks
  • Failure to recognize the key fob

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Requirements

  • The defect must arise during the manufacturer’s original warranty period
  • You must return at least once during this period for the defect
    • This is a strict requirement, even one day or one mile after the warranty expires put you outside the coverage for breach of warranty
  • The vehicle must be delivered to the dealership too many times for the same problem:
    • This means 3 or more visits to the dealership; or
    • 30 or more days out of service

Some examples of defects that fall under Breach of Warranty are*:

  • Squeaking noise from the dash or seats
  • Navigation errors
  • Auto lights fail to illuminate
  • Parking sensor defects
  • The failure of the manufacturer to pay for a warrantable defect causing you to pay out of pocket for repairs

*The items included in this may also qualify for lemon law depending on the severity of the defect

Get a Free Consultation With Our Maryland Lemon Law Lawyers

The Lemon Law process can be difficult to keep up with when managing home and family. Our lemon law attorneys are solely focused on getting you the compensation you deserve. So, let us take charge and handle the claim for you.

We can ensure that all the lemon law requirements are met while communicating directly with the manufacturer to not only get you the compensation you deserve but do so quickly. Don’t wait, call us today for a free consultation.

If you own a vehicle in another state and want to learn more about applicable state lemon law, please visit the following pages: NJ Lemon Law, PA Lemon Law, and NY Lemon Law.

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