Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

I bought a car from a private seller, I asked if it was a rebuilt title, he informed me that it was not, he told me the title was clean & he showed me a copy of the title & it didn't say it was rebuilt. So I bough the car, however when I drove it for the second time the car broke down & I had to have it towed to a mechanic, I received the title in the mail the next day & it was in fact a rebuilt title. The seller told me he would give me my money back but he wants to car return the way he sold it to me, I cannot do that because its going to cost 1043 to fix it. So do I legally have to fix it before I return it? I would have never bough it if I had known it was rebuilt & in florida before someone sales a rebuilt car the title has to be switched to say its rebuilt or stamped & theres suppose to be a sticker on the car stating its rebuilt. However he didn't do any of these things & its a third degree felony. so If I take him to court am I going to have to fix the car before I return it?


Asked on 8/15/12, 12:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

I believe this is actually a misdemeanor based on your description (removal of the rebuilt decal on the title is a felony). You can call the sheriff's department and file a report but it will likely take some time to get the money paid back (if ever). You could also contact a lawyer who practices consumer protection law, since this appears to be an unfair and deceptive trade practice. In neither situation will you be obligated to repair the car.

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Answered on 8/15/12, 12:57 pm


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