Can a leased vehicle be a Lemon?

Lemon Law applies to leased and purchased vehicles.

More and more often, we are asked by potential clients, “Can a leased vehicle be a Lemon?” The short answer is: yes, absolutely. 

The large majority of our Lemon Law clients lease, rather than purchase, their vehicles. Thankfully, under California’s Lemon Law, the distinction between a leased vehicle and purchased vehicle is largely irrelevant. 

If your leased vehicle is determined to be a Lemon, the manufacturer will have you surrender (give back) the car much like you would at the end the lease term. You will meet a “surrender agent,” typically a 3rd party company hired by the manufacturer, at a local dealership. 

The surrender agent will do a quick inspection of the vehicle, have you sign some paperwork to transfer over the vehicle, and in most cases will give you your check on the spot.  Most vehicle surrenders take less than 1 hour. 

The manufacturer will pay off the remainder of your lease (if any) directly to the bank once the vehicle is in their possession. 

Contact our Santa Monica Lemon Law lawyers to discuss the details of your potential case. 

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Our reputation.

Reputation matters.  At Sina Rez Law, our Santa Monica Lemon Law lawyers have established a highly regarded reputation with all the major car manufacturers. Manufacturers consider a Lemon Law attorney’s reputation as part of their analysis of a claim. They know we won’t back down when many other less experienced attorneys will. This increases the chances of your claim being approved. 

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Get your money.

If our Santa Monica Lemon Law attorneys successfully convince the manufacturer that your vehicle qualifies under California’s Lemon Law, we will force the manufacturer to repurchase your car. That means you get nearly all of your money back, minus a deduction for the amount of miles your vehicle was trouble-free. 

No charge.

If our Santa Monica Lemon Law attorneys are successful in forcing the manufacturer to repurchase your car under California’s Lemon Law, the law says the manufacturer must pay our attorney’s fees and costs. This allows us to represent many people who would otherwise not be able to afford a Lemon Law lawyer. 

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Some love from our clients.

Our reputation as both Santa Monica’s best Personal Injury firm & Lemon Law firm wasn’t earned over night.  We got to where we are by limiting the number of clients handled by any one attorney.  By doing so, we allow for more one-on-one time with our clients than the competition.  Our Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Orange County clients have a lot to say about our the success of our lawyers and their cases.  

Kelly W.
Kelly W.
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I am quite happy to write a review for Sina Rez. I called him several months ago after being rear ended on my way to work. Having never been in an accident like this, I wasn't comfortable dealing with the insurance company of the person at fault in the accident. Sina is super pleasant and has a low-key style that I very much appreciated. I never felt pressured, but I always trusted that he was doing his job well. After about 3-4 months (Sina tells me my case went rather quickly), Sina worked out my settlement with the insurance company as well as got my medical bill from Kaiser reduced substantially so that my final settlement was more money in my pocket. Very happy that I chose Sina. Hopefully I will never have another need for a Personal Injury Attorney . . . but if I do, I will call Sina Rez first.
Ida A.
Ida A.
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Sina helped me in a recent personal injury case I had for an auto accident. I was able to see the specialist I needed even though they were outside of my network, and the settlement we got was more than what I was told the case was worth by other lawyers I spoke with initially. What really set him apart was his response time and helping set my expectations from the moment we met.
Julia A.
Julia A.
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Sina was fantastic!!! I was in a tough spot with a new Subaru that had been continuously breaking down. I honestly had no idea what to do. Sina was responsive, honest and didn't over promise expectations. But let me tell you... he EXCEEDED my expectations. The process was painless, he got me exactly what I wanted and quick! I was even able to get into the new car I was hoping for. Sina was wonderful to work with. I hope I don't have another lemon but I do hope I have the opportunity to work with Sina again. Thanks!!
Harrison B.
Harrison B.
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I read around and heard from some friends that getting a hold of their lawyers was next to impossible most of the time but that was definitely not my experience here. I was referred to Sina Rez Law after a buddy and I were in an uber accident earlier this year. All of our communication was directly with Sina which I was happy about. He made sure we were fuly satisfied with our doctors and treatment and that we werent overpaying for our medical bills either. We got a great setlement from both Uber and the other driver and for more than we thought we would have got. Sina did a great job of explaining the process along the way so there were no surprises. If you're around Westwood or go to UCLA and are looking for someone local, definitely give them a call
Sarah F.
Sarah F.
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This was my first time having an issue where I needed a lawyer. Sina was extremely helpful explaining the process and guiding us through our options. I am very grateful for his help. I would recommend him to my family and friends if they ever need help from an accident or injury. He is clear, kind and organized. Five stars!
Amir R.
Amir R.
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Lemon Law Lawyer? Sina has definitely cornered that market! all the 5 star reviews here are just. My case was a doozy and took a bit of time but after all, getting over $22,000 out of Jaguar for all the stupid problems my car had, could only be done by an Experienced attorney. Note the capital E! Sina's Patience, timely and accurate Communication, Professionalism, and Integrity are all a huge bonus and truly unmatched. I am glad that my buddy/cousin (Parham) referred Sina to me; I couldn't be happier with the result. Lemon law settlement is done and money received last week. Thank you Sina for the work you do.
Cathy P.
Cathy P.
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Sina was a life saver! I am from the Midwest, where we endlessly apologize, and when I got backed into by a car while carrying my groceries I felt out of my comfort zone. I called Sina, who I practice jiu jitsu with, and he immediately started offering me advise on how to proceed. So when it came time to have someone in my corner fighting for me he was the first name that came to mind. He was incredibly clear in his communication, very patient with me and all of my questions, I felt fully supported throughout my year long process. I would definitely recommend Sina to handle your legal case.
Austin S.
Austin S.
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Sina has been nothing but class from the onset. I got t-boned during my lunch break in Santa Ana a few months ago and immediately phoned Sina. He not only provided direction, but offered compassion throughout my experience. He updated me whenever there was a development and even provided timeframes that were on the mark. He was able to put me in touch with health clinics that were convenient enough that I was able to go during work breaks. I was eventually offered a settlement that I was more than happy to accept. Ultimately, I'm confident that the liable insurance company moved in a prompt manner with regard to compensation for my totaled vehicle and for injuries sustained due to the presence of Sina. I'm super happy with my experience and would go to him again in the future.
Gary H.
Gary H.
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Sina was a pleasure to work with. I couldn't have asked for an easier process and he was there every step of the way to answer any questions I had. I would happily recommend him to anyone!!!!!
Byron Q.
Byron Q.
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Sina is just incredible. He really takes the time to be thorough and explain every step of the process. He's patient and you can tell he truly cares about his clients well being. I was involved in an accident where we got rear ended. I was a passenger. Sina helped me get the treatment I needed with a chiropractor, got an MRI, saw doctors, so that my injury could get taken care of right away. And when the insurance company didn't wanna pay up, he really pressed hard on them and made the right recommendations for what we should do. I followed his advice and we had a very positive outcome. His experience, his patience, and his willingness to fight for his clients makes him the best personal injury lawyer. I've seen bad ones and trust me, you don't wanna put your personal well being in the hands of anybody else. If you have been injured in an accident, big or small injury, CALL SINA ASAP.
Amir R.
Amir R.
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My transmission went out on more than one occasion on my A4. The dealer continued to tell me it was because of my driving habits, but this was definitely not true. I did A LOT of research on my own and feel confident that I have some rights in the situation. I met with a few different attorneys in the LA area, some bigger firms and some smaller ones. Ultimately I chose to go with Sina's team and I'm happy I did so. My deciding factor was communication. I never had to call to ask a question, I got regular updates and copies of everything I needed for my personal records. I'm happy with my experience and hopefully this is helpful for someone else who may be going through something similar.
Sep L.
Sep L.
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My Mercedes was in and out of service for most of the time I owned it. Since the repairs were always covered under warranty, I didn't pay anything and just accepted it as a high maintenance car. I saw one of this firm's ads on Instagram and it was the first time I heard about lemon law or lemon lawyers. I checked out their reviews and eventually met with Sina in his Santa Monica office to see if I had case. Well, it turns out I did. I gave him all my records, my contract with MB, my registration, etc. He sent off a letter explaining my situation, made a few phone calls with Mercedes and eventually convinced them to buy back my car. I actually got a considerable amount back (more than I expected). I spoke with another lemon law attorney before settling on Sina. I ultimately chose Sina because was he was really thorough and wasn't pushy. Give them a call!
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