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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Reimbursement of rental costs.--In the event of a termination or nonrenewal under this chapter, except for termination or nonrenewal under section 313, 1 the manufacturer or distributor shall, at the request and option of the new vehicle dealer, also pay to the new vehicle dealer:
(1) a sum equivalent to rent for the unexpired term of the lease or one year, whichever is less, or such longer term as provided in the franchise, if the new vehicle dealer is leasing the new vehicle dealership facilities from a lessor other than the manufacturer or distributor; or
(2) a sum equivalent to the reasonable rental value of the new vehicle dealership facilities for one year or until the facilities are leased or sold, whichever is less, if the new vehicle dealer owns the new vehicle dealership facilities.
(b) Extent of requirement.--The rental payment required under subsection (a) is only required to the extent that the facilities were used for activities under the franchise and only to the extent the facilities were not leased for unrelated purposes. If payment under subsection (a) is made, the manufacturer or distributor is entitled to possession and use of the new vehicle dealership facilities for the period rent is paid.
(c) Exemption.--This section shall not apply to motorcycle or recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors or dealers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 818.317. Reimbursement of rental costs for dealer facility - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed/pa-st-sect-63-818-317/
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