Leased Vehicles Under Ohio Lemon Law

OH’s Lemon Law covers leased vehicles. Ohio Rev. Code § 1345.71 defines “consumer” to include lessees.

How OH Lemon Law applies to leases

Lessees have full standing. Remedies:

• Lease terminated without penalty.
• Refund of payments made.
• Released from remaining lease obligation.
• Parallel CSPA damages and § 1345.75 attorney fees.

A reasonable use deduction still applies.

The refund math for leases

Element	Amount
Cap-cost reduction	Refunded
Monthly payments	Refunded
Acquisition fee, doc fees	Refunded
Sales tax	Refunded
Registration fees	Refunded
Incidental damages	Refunded
Subtotal	(sum)
Less: reasonable allowance for use	Subtract
Net cash to lessee	Final amount
Plus: § 1345.75 statutory attorney fees	(separate)

Why lessees sometimes hesitate

Same reasons (all usually wrong) — wait for lease end, “I don’t own it,” “not worth the trouble.”

Lease-specific procedural considerations

Leasing company notified for title transfer. OH’s 18,000-mile threshold is statutory.

What if your lease has end-of-term wear charges?

Manufacturers can’t impose disposition or wear-and-tear charges when the lease terminates via Lemon Law remedy.

What you should do

1. Pull every repair order since lease started.
2. Send written notice.
3. Get a free case review.

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