Civ. Code, § 2989.4 · Chapter 2d. Vehicle Leasing Act
Civ. Code, § 2989.4
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A lessor shall not:
(1) Fail to register the leased vehicle pursuant to the lease contract.
(2) Advertise any specific vehicle in the inventory of the lessor for lease without identifying such vehicle by either its vehicle identification number or license number.
(3) Refuse to lease a vehicle to any creditworthy person at the advertised total price, exclusive of sales tax, vehicle registration fees and finance charges.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 2988.5, a lessor shall not suffer civil liability for a violation of this section.
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History
Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1284.
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