Frequently Asked Questions

Our Lemon Law case review is free, and you owe no attorney fee unless we win your case. Maryland law allows a prevailing consumer to recover reasonable attorney fees in an action under the Lemon Law. Representation terms, including how costs are handled, are explained in your written agreement; no case outcome is guaranteed.

Yes. Leased vehicles registered in Maryland are covered the same way as purchased vehicles.

Maryland's Lemon Law is aimed at new vehicles within the first 24 months / 18,000 miles, but used-car buyers may have claims under federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) or other consumer protection laws. Ask us.

Not by itself. A recall shows a known defect, but a Lemon Law claim depends on your vehicle's own repair history. The Lemon Checker helps you see if others have the same problem.

Many claims resolve in a few months through negotiation. Cases that go to litigation can take longer.

Your purchase or lease contract, every repair order, and any letters or emails with the dealer or manufacturer.

Yes. D.C.’s Automobile Consumer Protection law, D.C. Code §§ 50-501 to 50-510, covers qualifying new passenger vehicles manufactured for sale, offered for sale, sold or registered in D.C. The reporting window ends at the earlier of 2 years from original delivery or the first 18,000 miles (§§ 50-501, 50-502(a)).

Before bringing a court action under D.C. Code § 50-502, you must first submit the claim to the Board of Consumer Claims Arbitration. The Board decides whether to accept it within 5 business days and decides an accepted case within 60 days. A party can seek a new trial in court within 20 days of receiving the decision (§ 50-502(f); § 50-503).