Florida's Lemon Law only applies to NEW or demonstrator
vehicles sold in the state of Florida. New or demonstrator
vehicles that are leased in Florida are also covered, if they are
lease-purchased, or if the lease is for one year or more and the
lessee is responsible for taking the vehicle in…
How to Protect Yourself: Lawn Service Contracts
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeLawn service companies provide services that eliminate time-consuming lawn maintenance activities such as mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing and seeding of lawns as well as the pruning and maintenance of…
The following information is provided to assist consumers in estimating the amount a consumer might recover if a refund or a replacement motor vehicle is awarded under the Lemon Law. The information is provided as a general guidance on calculating the available remedies under the Lemon Law, and…
How to Protect Yourself: Job Listing and Job Search Firms
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficePeople out of work and in need of employment are an easy target for unscrupulous job listing and job search firms. Job listing companies typically ask you to call a “900” telephone number,…
How to Protect Yourself: Movers and Moving Companies
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeAs a fast-growing state, Florida offers a variety of reasons to move one's residence from one place to another. Unfortunately, some moving companies engage in unscrupulous practices that may result in…
The Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board is established within the Department of Legal Affairs (Office of the Attorney General) to resolve warranty disputes between consumers and new motor vehicle manufacturers under Florida's "Lemon Law."
Members of the Arbitration…
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Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Invest in solid doors and good quality locks on doors and windows.
This includes on all sliding glass doors as well. Make it not only difficult
but also time consuming for a burglar to gain entry.
Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
When you park your car, close the windows, lock the doors and take
the key with you.
If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle's
ignition key.
Install and use anti-theft devices, whether an alarm or a protective…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Keep doors locked and windows shut.
Don't stop to assist a disabled motorist. Instead contact a service
station or police.
When stopped at a light, leave enough room between you and the car
in front that you could make an escape.
Be…
How to Protect Yourself: Invention Promotion Firms
Source: Florida Attorney General's OfficeIf you have developed a new idea for a product and wish to get it manufactured and marketed, legitimate invention promotion firms may be able to assist you in finding a suitable manufacturing company. Some…
The Attorney General, in cooperation
with the First Amendment Foundation, has prepared the Government
in the Sunshine Manual which explains the law under which Florida
ensures public access to the meetings and records of state and
local government. Bound, unabridged copies of this manual can be…
How To Protect Yourself While Using An Automated Teller
Machine (ATM)
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Try to avoid using an ATM by yourself. Either take someone with you
or only use an ATM when others are around.
If possible, avoid using an ATM after dark. If you must, choose…
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
Install lighting at the front and back as well as near any side doors
of your business. Try to eliminate as many shadows as possible.
Use only solid core doors. Be sure the door frames cannot easily be
jimmied. Hinges should be located on…
How to Protect Yourself: Investing in Wireless Cable
Source: The Florida Attorney General's OfficeWireless cable television uses microwave signals sent to a satellite,
and then to cable boxes in homes. The signal operates via a line of sight
transmission, making interference from hills, buildings…
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FLORIDA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ARBITRATION BOARD
The Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board consists of members appointed by the Attorney General from the citizenry of this State. The terms of appointment consist of an initial term of one year (from July 1 to…
What is Identity Theft or Identity Fraud?
Identity theft or identity fraud (true name fraud) is the criminal act of taking a victim's identity for the purpose of obtaining credit, credit cards from banks and/or retailers, stealing money from the victim's existing accounts, applying for loans in…
Who Investigates Identity Theft?
If you are a victim of identity theft you should contact your local police department or sheriff's office first to file a report. Under Florida's identity theft law, the report may be filed in the location in which the offense occurred, or, the county in which you…
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