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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.

How does Guam § 57104 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

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