Ohio § 3704.162
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3704.162, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3704.162.
(A) For a violation of division (C)(2) or (3) of section 3704.16 of the Revised Code,
a purchaser, renter, or lessee of a motor vehicle or a person who rents or leases
a motor vehicle to a renter or lessee has a cause of action and is entitled to rescission
of the transaction, recovery of actual damages, or both. In any action for rescission of the transaction, rescission shall occur within a
reasonable amount of time after the purchaser, renter, or lessee or person who rents
or leases a motor vehicle to a renter or lessee discovers or should have discovered
the grounds for rescission. (B) For a violation of division (C)(3) of section 3704.16 of the Revised Code , a purchaser, renter, or lessee of a motor vehicle or a person who rents or leases
a motor vehicle to a renter or lessee may seek a declaratory judgment, an injunction,
or other appropriate relief. (C) In any action brought under division (A) or (B) of this section, the court may award
to the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees limited to the work reasonably
performed if either of the following applies: (1) The purchaser, renter, or lessee or person who rents or leases a motor vehicle to
a renter or lessee has brought or maintained a groundless action and has filed the
action in bad faith; (2) The purchaser, renter, or lessee or person who rents or leases a motor vehicle to
a renter or lessee has knowingly violated division (C)(3) of section 3704.16 of the Revised Code in regard to the violation on which the action is based.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3704.162
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3704.162 cover?
Section 3704.162 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 3704.162?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3704.162" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3704.162 apply to my situation?
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