Arizona § 44-1371

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1371, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-1371.

A. If a sale or lease of a motor vehicle from a motor vehicle dealer or a lessor to a customer is conditioned on final approval of financing by a lender or lessor, the motor vehicle dealer or lessor shall retain title and possession of any motor vehicle traded by a customer as part of the transaction until financing is finally approved or the traded motor vehicle is returned to the customer.  Any remedy for a violation of this section may not be waived, modified or limited by agreement or contract.

B. If a motor vehicle dealer charges a document fee for a motor vehicle transaction, the motor vehicle dealer must clearly and conspicuously disclose in its advertisement for a motor vehicle that a document fee will be charged for a motor vehicle transaction.

C. For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle dealer" has the same meaning prescribed in section 28-4301.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 44-1371

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1371 cover?

Section 44-1371 is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 44-1371?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 44-1371 apply to my situation?

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