Ca Lemon Laws, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

The California Lemon Law, also known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act, aims to protect Californian residents from being sold defective products.

Are you Getting Frustrated?

Few things are more aggravating than having to take a product back to the manufacturer or dealer for repair after repair. A car lemon is especially upsetting because it could lead to missed days at work and difficulty navigating day-to-day life. Yet local laws can cover anything from puppies and computers to motorized scooters and computers, in addition to vehicles.

Paralegal Services For Consumers

Paralegal services are a form of legal help, where an assistant researches federal and local laws, as well as new laws and tax laws pertaining to your case.

They Do All The Behind The Scenes Work

It's the lawyer's job to construct an argument and represent you in the court of law, but it's the paralegal's job to do the behind-the-scenes work and provide attorney advice. If you feel your automobile or your consumer product is a "lemon" or a dud, then you will likely deal with a paralegal most of the time.

How The Lemon Law Works

Many consumers have heard of the lemon law but aren't familiar with how it works.

What Qualifies as a Lemon?

Old cars that have faulty electrical work, broken air conditioners, an annoying rattle or rust do not qualify as "lemons." However, if the brakes, the gears, the starter or the acceleration appear faulty and the manufacturer can't repair the defect, then it might be a lemon car.