DEMAND LETTER – LOUISIANA LEMON LAW

To: [Manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer]
From: [Consumer/Attorney]
Date: [DATE]
Vehicle: [Year/Make/Model/VIN]
Purchase/Lease: [DATE]; Mileage at delivery: [###]; Current mileage: [###]

1. DEFECTS AND REPAIR HISTORY

• Defect(s) substantially impair use, market value, or safety: [List].
• Repair attempts/days out of service (attach RO's): [Dates, dealer, RO#, days each visit].
• Presumption specifics (La. R.S. § 51:1944):
• [ ] Four or more repair attempts for the same nonconformity; OR
• [ ] Thirty (30) or more calendar days out of service.
• Within warranty term or 1 year from original delivery, whichever first.

2. LEGAL BASIS

• Louisiana Lemon Law, La. R.S. §§ 51:1941 to 51:1948. Manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts and failed to conform the vehicle to warranty; further attempts would be futile.

3. WRITTEN NOTICE (BY CERTIFIED MAIL)

• This letter serves as written notice per La. R.S. § 51:1944, sent via certified mail.
• Per statute, Consumer must give written notice to manufacturer and provide opportunity for final repair before seeking relief.

4. DEMAND FOR REPURCHASE OR REPLACEMENT

• Election: [Repurchase / Replacement].
• Repurchase calculation:
• Full contract price: [$]
• Collateral charges: [$]
• Sales/use tax: [$]
• Registration, license, official fees: [$]
• Incidental/consequential damages (towing, rental, etc.): [$]
• Subtotal: [$]
• Less reasonable allowance for use per statute: [$]
• Total demanded: [$]
• If replacement elected: comparable new vehicle plus reimbursement of incidental costs.

5. RESPONSE DEADLINE

• Provide written acceptance and logistics for repurchase/replacement within [30] days. Time is of the essence.

6. ATTORNEYS' FEES

• Reasonable attorney's fees and costs recoverable under La. R.S. § 51:1945.

7. ATTACHMENTS

• Exhibit A: Purchase/lease agreement.
• Exhibit B: Repair orders/invoices.
• Exhibit C: Towing/rental receipts.
• Exhibit D: Prior correspondence/notices.

Signed:
[Name/Attorney]
[Address/Email/Phone]