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Request For Arbitration By Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Florida) - Legal Forms
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-------THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE FORM------To fill out this form electronically, select the hand tool. Then you can tab thru the fields and add text where applicable. To check or uncheck the boxes, click the desired box with your mouse. When finished completing the form, select the print button from within your browser. You will not be able to save this form with your text unless you have Adobe Acrobat (Full Paid Version). Mail the form to the appropriate address located on the form below. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION FORM DO NOT DELAY IN COMPLETING THIS FORM. It must be received by the Division no later than 60 days after the expiration of your Lemon Law rights period (24 months from the date of delivery of the vehicle), or 30 days from the date of final action of a state-certified, manufacturer-sponsored arbitration program (e.g. BBB/AUTOLINE, NCDS), whichever is later. 1. PLEASE either type or print legibly in black or blue ink. DO NOT use other colored inks or pencil and do not print the form on colored paper, as these are difficult to copy. If you require assistance, please call the Lemon Law Hotline at 1-800-321-5366 [850-488-2221 outside Florida; if hearing impaired, via the Florida Relay Service at 711]. Answer completely all questions that are applicable to your claim. If you do not answer all applicable questions, the form will be returned to you. 2. Attach copies of all documents requested. PLEASE do not: use highlighter, write on the documents, cover the information by the attachment of "post-it" notes, or attach exhibit labels. If you think the document requires additional explanation, you may provide this on a separate sheet of paper. If you do not attach copies of the documents requested, the form may be returned to you. Please do not attach documents that do not relate to your claim. 3. PLEASE DO NOT organize the application and supporting documents by the use of tabs, notebooks or other such insertions. These will only be removed and discarded. If your claim is determined eligible for arbitration, the application form and supporting documents will be copied numerous times and will be organized by agency staff according to the arbitration hearing procedures. 4. You should refer to the publication, "Consumer Guide to the Florida Lemon Law" for an explanation of your rights under the law and the definitions of terms that are used in this application form. 5. After completing the form and gathering your documents, return the original of the form with a copy of each document requested to the address on the form, using the mailing label provided. If a document cannot be copied clearly, then please send the original and it will be returned to you at a later date. BE SURE to keep a copy of the application form and the original documents for your records as you will have to bring them to an arbitration hearing, if your claim is deemed eligible. 6. Processing: Upon receipt of your completed form and attachments, the Division of Consumer Services (Division) will date-stamp the form. This is the date the form is considered to be filed. The Division will screen the form and make an initial determination of eligibility within 20 days of the date the form is filed. If the application is determined eligible for arbitration, it will be forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General for further processing. (a) If the application is incomplete or lacks sufficient information from which eligibility can be determined, it will be returned to you promptly for completion or you will be requested to submit new or additional information. You will have 30 days from the date you receive the returned form to complete the form, or provide any additional requested information and mail it back to the Division. If you do not respond within the required 30 days, your claim will be rejected, unless you have a reasonable explanation for your delay. If you have a reasonable explanation for your delay, the Division will extend the time for an additional 30 days. If you do not return the completed form or requested information within the 60-day period, your claim will be rejected. You and the manufacturer will be notified of the rejection in writing. The time for requesting arbitration will resume running upon mailing of the rejection notice to you. If you thereafter wish to pursue arbitration under the program, you will have to submit a new form to the Division. (b) If the Division finds your application was fraudulently submitted or that your claim is outside the scope of the Arbitration Board's authority, your request will be rejected. You and the manufacturer will receive written notice of the rejection. (c) If you voluntarily withdraw your claim during the screening process, you may reapply by submitting a new Request for Arbitration form to the Division. The time for requesting arbitration will resume running on the date you notify the Division of the withdrawal. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com X. Documents Your application may be considered incomplete and processing will be delayed if you did not include the following applicable documents (please check documents submitted): A copy of any warranty given by the conversion company identified in Question 11, if applicable Copies of relevant repair orders in your possession (Questions 17, 19 and 20) A copy of the defect notification form or other written notification you sent to each manufacturer or conversion company (Questions 18 and 20) A copy of the postal receipt or other document indicating when the manufacturer and/or conversion company received your written notification (Questions 18 and 20) A copy of the claim filed with a manufacturer's state-certified procedure (if applicable) (Question 23) A copy of the decision of a manufacturer's state-certified procedure, if any (if applicable) (Question 23) A copy of the vehicle purchase invoice, bill of sale, and the retail installment contract (loan agreement) or lease agreement (all that are applicable to your vehicle acquisition) Copies of all receipts or invoices for items purchased in connection with your acquisition of the vehicle Copies of all receipts or invoices for expens
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