All Maryland businesses that offer product warranties must adhere to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Enacted in 1975 and codified in Title 15 of the United States Code, the law sets federal standards for warranties. Note, however, that the statute only applies to...
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What are the possible outcomes after buying a lemon?
Throughout Maryland, motor vehicles in all shapes, sizes and conditions are available for sale. Unfortunately, certain sellers might try and succeed at selling a car to a customer that the consumer doesn't know is in bad shape. This situation is otherwise known as...
How many times may a car manufacturer attempt to repair a lemon?
Maryland law allows auto manufacturers four attempts to fix the same defect, non-conformity or condition with your car. However, the details of what's wrong with your car and how long it's out of service because of the repair could change the number of attempts they...
Common types of illegal auto repossession
Many people in Maryland depend on an automobile for travel purposes. By having an automobile, you don't have to schedule your life around public transportation services. Driving a vehicle is also great for people who value their privacy. Unfortunately, many people get...
What happens when repeated repairs are necessary on a new car?
Residents of Towson and nearby areas of Maryland may want to learn more about what the Lemon Law is and how it can help new car buyers. You may have recently bought a car, motorcycle or light truck that's always in need of repair. Attempts to fix the vehicle have...
How automobile advertisements can mislead consumers
Many Maryland residents either want or need a newer automobile, so they search for the best deals. Some automobile dealerships will try almost anything to get you to buy a car, even resorting to deception. Here's a closer look at a few ways that automobile...
Debt collection harassment help for consumers
When you owe debt and are behind in paying your bills, you may start to get calls from collectors in Maryland requesting repayment for the money you've borrowed. Although you may be required to repay the money, there are still laws that debt collectors need to follow....
Can debt collectors garnish stimulus payments?
With the passage and enactment of the latest stimulus package, part of the overall American Rescue Plan, U.S. citizens around the country celebrated the much-needed financial help that the bill provides. Legislators kept their promise to add $1,400 to the previous $600 checks and deposits was welcome news.
However, they were not the only ones heralding the influx of money into bank accounts nationwide. Debt collectors were at the ready to pounce, taking away the financial lifeline to pay the delinquent debts of consumers, promise or no promise.
Consumer protection under Maryland’s Lemon Law
Maryland's Lemon Law protects consumers in the state who purchase or lease defective vehicles. The law covers cars, motorcycles, and light trucks that are less than two years old and that have fewer than 18,000 miles on their odometers. When authorized dealers are not...
What the law says about auto repairs
Most every vehicle owner will face repairs, but finding a trustworthy mechanic can be tricky. Sometimes, mechanics take shortcuts to save money which could be risky. Consumers in Towson, Maryland, should know the basics on legal issues concerning vehicle repairs....