Guam § 57104 - Rental Purchase Disclosures.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 57104 — Rental Purchase Disclosures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57104. Rental Purchase Disclosures.
For each rental-purchase agreement, the merchant shall disclose to the
consumer, to the extent applicable, under the agreement the following:
(a) the total amount of the first periodic payment and the total
amount of advance payments, delivery charges, trade-in allowances,
fees, taxes or other charges which may be required at or before the date
of consummation of the agreement.
(b) the amount and timing of rental payments;
(c) the total number and the total dollar amount of rental
payments and other charges necessary to acquire ownership of the
property;
(d) a statement that the consumer will not own the property until
the consumer has paid the total dollar amount necessary to acquire
ownership;
(e) a disclosure that the total dollar amount payments does not
include certain other charges;
(f) a statement that the consumer may be responsible for the fair
market value of the property if it is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed;
(g) a statement indicating whether the property is new or used,
except a statement indicating that new property is used property is not
a violation of this Chapter;
(h) A statement of:
(1) the manufacturer's suggested retail price, where
applicable, or
(2) the price for which the property is available from the
merchant in a cash sale;
(i) a clear statement of the terms of the consumer's option to
purchase;
(j) a statement:
(1) identifying the party responsible for maintaining or
servicing the property while it is being rented;
(2) describing the responsibility for maintenance or service
of the rental property; and
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(3) disclosing that if any part of a manufacturer's express
warranty covers the property at the time the consumer acquires
ownership of the property, the warranty will be transferred to the
consumer if allowed by the terms of the warranty;
(k) the date of consummation of the transaction and the identities
of the merchant and consumer; and
(l) late fees for past due rental charges.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 57104
What does Guam Code Annotated § 57104 cover?
Section 57104 ("Rental Purchase Disclosures.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 57104?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 57104" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 57104 apply to my situation?
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