IC 9-23-2.5
Chapter 2.5. Disclosures Required in Motor Vehicle Leases
IC 9-23-2.5-1 "Adjusted or net capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adjusted or net capitalized cost"
means the capitalized cost, less any capitalized cost reduction
payments made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement. The adjusted or net capitalized cost is the basis for
calculating the amount of a retail lessee's periodic payment under a
lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-2 "Capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost" means the
amount that, after deducting any capitalized cost reduction, serves as
the basis for determining the base lease payment, which is the part of
the periodic lease payment that is the sum of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation.
(b) For a single payment lease, the base lease payment is the sum
of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease.
(c) The capitalized cost may include any of the following:
(1) Taxes.
(2) Registration fees.
(3) License fees.
(4) Insurance charges.
(5) Charges for guaranteed auto protection or GAP coverage.
(6) Charges for service contracts and extended warranties.
(7) Fees and charges for accessories and for installing
accessories.
(8) Charges for delivery, service, and repair.
(9) Administrative fees, acquisition fees, and all fees or charges
for providing services incidental to the lease agreement.
(10) The unpaid balance of an amount financed under an
outstanding motor vehicle loan agreement or motor vehicle
retail installment contract with respect to a motor vehicle used
as a trade-in vehicle.
(11) The unpaid part of the early termination obligation under
an outstanding lease agreement.
(12) The first periodic payment due at the inception of the lease
agreement, if not otherwise paid by the retail lessee. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-3 "Capitalized cost reduction" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost reduction" means
a payment made by cash, check, credit card debit, net vehicle
trade-in, rebate, or other similar means in the nature of a down
payment or credit, made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement, for the purpose of reducing the capitalized cost and does
not include any periodic payments received by the retail lessor at the
inception of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-4 "Lease agreement" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lease agreement" means a written
agreement entered into in Indiana for the transfer from a retail lessor
to a retail lessee of the right to possess and use a motor vehicle in
exchange for consideration for a scheduled term exceeding four (4)
months, whether or not the retail lessee has the option to purchase or
otherwise become the owner of the motor vehicle upon expiration of
the agreement. The term does not include an agreement that covers
an absolute sale, a sale pending approval, or a retail installment sale. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-5 "Lease transaction" defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "lease transaction" means a
presentation made to a retail lessee concerning a motor vehicle,
including a sales presentation or a document presented to the retail
lessee, resulting in the execution of a lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-6 "Retail lessee" defined
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "retail lessee" means an individual
who executes a lease agreement for a motor vehicle from a retail
lessor primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-7 "Retail lessor" defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "retail lessor" means a person who
regularly engages in the business of selling or leasing motor vehicles
and who offers or arranges a lease agreement for a motor vehicle.
The term includes an agent or affiliate who acts on behalf of the
retail lessor and excludes any assignee of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-8 Duties of retail lessor
Sec. 8. A retail lessor shall do the following:
(1) Comply with the requirements of Regulation M (12 CFR
213) for disclosure of gross capitalized cost, capitalized cost
reduction, and adjusted capitalized cost adopted under the
federal Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
(2) Disclose to a retail lessee in a separate blocked section in a
lease agreement, in capital letters of at least 10 point bold type
the following:
THIS IS A LEASE AGREEMENT.
THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE MATTERS CAREFULLY AND
SEEK INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS
TRANSACTION. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXACT
COPY OF THE AGREEMENT YOU SIGN.
(3) Provide the retail lessee with a copy of each document
signed by the retail lessee during the course of a lease
transaction. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.1.
IC 9-23-2.5-9 Trade-in vehicle
Sec. 9. A trade-in vehicle used, in whole or in part, to pay
amounts due at lease signing or delivery of the vehicle must be
identified as a trade-in vehicle in the lease agreement and identified
by year, make, and model. The lease agreement must state the net
credit of the trade-in vehicle used to pay amounts due at lease signing
or delivery of the vehicle. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.2.
IC 9-23-2.5-10 Remedies
Sec. 10. (a) A retail lessor who fails to comply with the
requirements of this chapter is liable to the retail lessee for:
(1) actual damages sustained;
(2) a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) per lease transaction; and
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(b) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a retail
lessee may bring an action in circuit court to recover the damages,
penalties, and fees described in subsection (a).
(c) The total recovery of damages, penalties, and fees in a class
action civil suit brought under this section may not exceed one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-11 Civil suit by attorney general
Sec. 11. The civil suit described under section 10 of this chapter
may be brought on behalf of a consumer by the attorney general. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. IC 9-23-2.5-12 Statute of limitations
Sec. 12. An action authorized by sections 10 and 11 of this
chapter must be brought not later than three (3) years after the date
the lease agreement is signed. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-13 Bona fide printing error not considered violation
Sec. 13. A bona fide printing error identified on the face of the
lease agreement does not constitute a violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5
Chapter 2.5. Disclosures Required in Motor Vehicle Leases
IC 9-23-2.5-1 "Adjusted or net capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adjusted or net capitalized cost"
means the capitalized cost, less any capitalized cost reduction
payments made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement. The adjusted or net capitalized cost is the basis for
calculating the amount of a retail lessee's periodic payment under a
lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-2 "Capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost" means the
amount that, after deducting any capitalized cost reduction, serves as
the basis for determining the base lease payment, which is the part of
the periodic lease payment that is the sum of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation.
(b) For a single payment lease, the base lease payment is the sum
of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease.
(c) The capitalized cost may include any of the following:
(1) Taxes.
(2) Registration fees.
(3) License fees.
(4) Insurance charges.
(5) Charges for guaranteed auto protection or GAP coverage.
(6) Charges for service contracts and extended warranties.
(7) Fees and charges for accessories and for installing
accessories.
(8) Charges for delivery, service, and repair.
(9) Administrative fees, acquisition fees, and all fees or charges
for providing services incidental to the lease agreement.
(10) The unpaid balance of an amount financed under an
outstanding motor vehicle loan agreement or motor vehicle
retail installment contract with respect to a motor vehicle used
as a trade-in vehicle.
(11) The unpaid part of the early termination obligation under
an outstanding lease agreement.
(12) The first periodic payment due at the inception of the lease
agreement, if not otherwise paid by the retail lessee. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-3 "Capitalized cost reduction" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost reduction" means
a payment made by cash, check, credit card debit, net vehicle
trade-in, rebate, or other similar means in the nature of a down
payment or credit, made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement, for the purpose of reducing the capitalized cost and does
not include any periodic payments received by the retail lessor at the
inception of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-4 "Lease agreement" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lease agreement" means a written
agreement entered into in Indiana for the transfer from a retail lessor
to a retail lessee of the right to possess and use a motor vehicle in
exchange for consideration for a scheduled term exceeding four (4)
months, whether or not the retail lessee has the option to purchase or
otherwise become the owner of the motor vehicle upon expiration of
the agreement. The term does not include an agreement that covers
an absolute sale, a sale pending approval, or a retail installment sale. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-5 "Lease transaction" defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "lease transaction" means a
presentation made to a retail lessee concerning a motor vehicle,
including a sales presentation or a document presented to the retail
lessee, resulting in the execution of a lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-6 "Retail lessee" defined
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "retail lessee" means an individual
who executes a lease agreement for a motor vehicle from a retail
lessor primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-7 "Retail lessor" defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "retail lessor" means a person who
regularly engages in the business of selling or leasing motor vehicles
and who offers or arranges a lease agreement for a motor vehicle.
The term includes an agent or affiliate who acts on behalf of the
retail lessor and excludes any assignee of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-8 Duties of retail lessor
Sec. 8. A retail lessor shall do the following:
(1) Comply with the requirements of Regulation M (12 CFR
213) for disclosure of gross capitalized cost, capitalized cost
reduction, and adjusted capitalized cost adopted under the
federal Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
(2) Disclose to a retail lessee in a separate blocked section in a
lease agreement, in capital letters of at least 10 point bold type
the following:
THIS IS A LEASE AGREEMENT.
THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE MATTERS CAREFULLY AND
SEEK INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS
TRANSACTION. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXACT
COPY OF THE AGREEMENT YOU SIGN.
(3) Provide the retail lessee with a copy of each document
signed by the retail lessee during the course of a lease
transaction. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.1.
IC 9-23-2.5-9 Trade-in vehicle
Sec. 9. A trade-in vehicle used, in whole or in part, to pay
amounts due at lease signing or delivery of the vehicle must be
identified as a trade-in vehicle in the lease agreement and identified
by year, make, and model. The lease agreement must state the net
credit of the trade-in vehicle used to pay amounts due at lease signing
or delivery of the vehicle. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.2.
IC 9-23-2.5-10 Remedies
Sec. 10. (a) A retail lessor who fails to comply with the
requirements of this chapter is liable to the retail lessee for:
(1) actual damages sustained;
(2) a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) per lease transaction; and
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(b) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a retail
lessee may bring an action in circuit court to recover the damages,
penalties, and fees described in subsection (a).
(c) The total recovery of damages, penalties, and fees in a class
action civil suit brought under this section may not exceed one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-11 Civil suit by attorney general
Sec. 11. The civil suit described under section 10 of this chapter
may be brought on behalf of a consumer by the attorney general. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. IC 9-23-2.5-12 Statute of limitations
Sec. 12. An action authorized by sections 10 and 11 of this
chapter must be brought not later than three (3) years after the date
the lease agreement is signed. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-13 Bona fide printing error not considered violation
Sec. 13. A bona fide printing error identified on the face of the
lease agreement does not constitute a violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5
Chapter 2.5. Disclosures Required in Motor Vehicle Leases
IC 9-23-2.5-1 "Adjusted or net capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "adjusted or net capitalized cost"
means the capitalized cost, less any capitalized cost reduction
payments made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement. The adjusted or net capitalized cost is the basis for
calculating the amount of a retail lessee's periodic payment under a
lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-2 "Capitalized cost" defined
Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost" means the
amount that, after deducting any capitalized cost reduction, serves as
the basis for determining the base lease payment, which is the part of
the periodic lease payment that is the sum of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation.
(b) For a single payment lease, the base lease payment is the sum
of:
(1) the average periodic lease charge multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease; and
(2) the average periodic depreciation multiplied by the number
of months in the term of the lease.
(c) The capitalized cost may include any of the following:
(1) Taxes.
(2) Registration fees.
(3) License fees.
(4) Insurance charges.
(5) Charges for guaranteed auto protection or GAP coverage.
(6) Charges for service contracts and extended warranties.
(7) Fees and charges for accessories and for installing
accessories.
(8) Charges for delivery, service, and repair.
(9) Administrative fees, acquisition fees, and all fees or charges
for providing services incidental to the lease agreement.
(10) The unpaid balance of an amount financed under an
outstanding motor vehicle loan agreement or motor vehicle
retail installment contract with respect to a motor vehicle used
as a trade-in vehicle.
(11) The unpaid part of the early termination obligation under
an outstanding lease agreement.
(12) The first periodic payment due at the inception of the lease
agreement, if not otherwise paid by the retail lessee. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-3 "Capitalized cost reduction" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "capitalized cost reduction" means
a payment made by cash, check, credit card debit, net vehicle
trade-in, rebate, or other similar means in the nature of a down
payment or credit, made by a retail lessee at the inception of a lease
agreement, for the purpose of reducing the capitalized cost and does
not include any periodic payments received by the retail lessor at the
inception of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-4 "Lease agreement" defined
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "lease agreement" means a written
agreement entered into in Indiana for the transfer from a retail lessor
to a retail lessee of the right to possess and use a motor vehicle in
exchange for consideration for a scheduled term exceeding four (4)
months, whether or not the retail lessee has the option to purchase or
otherwise become the owner of the motor vehicle upon expiration of
the agreement. The term does not include an agreement that covers
an absolute sale, a sale pending approval, or a retail installment sale. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-5 "Lease transaction" defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "lease transaction" means a
presentation made to a retail lessee concerning a motor vehicle,
including a sales presentation or a document presented to the retail
lessee, resulting in the execution of a lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-6 "Retail lessee" defined
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "retail lessee" means an individual
who executes a lease agreement for a motor vehicle from a retail
lessor primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-7 "Retail lessor" defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "retail lessor" means a person who
regularly engages in the business of selling or leasing motor vehicles
and who offers or arranges a lease agreement for a motor vehicle.
The term includes an agent or affiliate who acts on behalf of the
retail lessor and excludes any assignee of the lease agreement. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-8 Duties of retail lessor
Sec. 8. A retail lessor shall do the following:
(1) Comply with the requirements of Regulation M (12 CFR
213) for disclosure of gross capitalized cost, capitalized cost
reduction, and adjusted capitalized cost adopted under the
federal Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
(2) Disclose to a retail lessee in a separate blocked section in a
lease agreement, in capital letters of at least 10 point bold type
the following:
THIS IS A LEASE AGREEMENT.
THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE MATTERS CAREFULLY AND
SEEK INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS
TRANSACTION. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXACT
COPY OF THE AGREEMENT YOU SIGN.
(3) Provide the retail lessee with a copy of each document
signed by the retail lessee during the course of a lease
transaction. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.1.
IC 9-23-2.5-9 Trade-in vehicle
Sec. 9. A trade-in vehicle used, in whole or in part, to pay
amounts due at lease signing or delivery of the vehicle must be
identified as a trade-in vehicle in the lease agreement and identified
by year, make, and model. The lease agreement must state the net
credit of the trade-in vehicle used to pay amounts due at lease signing
or delivery of the vehicle. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.74-1998, SEC.2.
IC 9-23-2.5-10 Remedies
Sec. 10. (a) A retail lessor who fails to comply with the
requirements of this chapter is liable to the retail lessee for:
(1) actual damages sustained;
(2) a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) per lease transaction; and
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(b) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a retail
lessee may bring an action in circuit court to recover the damages,
penalties, and fees described in subsection (a).
(c) The total recovery of damages, penalties, and fees in a class
action civil suit brought under this section may not exceed one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-11 Civil suit by attorney general
Sec. 11. The civil suit described under section 10 of this chapter
may be brought on behalf of a consumer by the attorney general. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8. IC 9-23-2.5-12 Statute of limitations
Sec. 12. An action authorized by sections 10 and 11 of this
chapter must be brought not later than three (3) years after the date
the lease agreement is signed. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
IC 9-23-2.5-13 Bona fide printing error not considered violation
Sec. 13. A bona fide printing error identified on the face of the
lease agreement does not constitute a violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.86-1996, SEC.8.
