{"id":5597,"date":"2026-10-28T00:52:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-warranty-breach-attorney-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T00:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:52:14","slug":"vendor-warranty-breach-attorney-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-warranty-breach-attorney-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Warranty Breach Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5596\" alt=\"A small business owner&#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-10.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Vendor Warranty Breach Attorney in Florida for Business Owners<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">When a vendor&#x27;s product or service fails to meet its warranty, your business can lose money and time. KEW Legal serves business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida. Kristina E. Wilson is responsible for this page. Schedule a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a vendor sold your business equipment, software, or services that fail to deliver what was promised, you may have a warranty claim under Florida law. Whether that claim holds up depends on the contract wording, what the vendor promised, and how quickly you gave notice. This guide explains those rules and what to expect from a vendor warranty breach attorney in Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Vendor Warranty Breach Means for a Business Buyer<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor warranty breach happens when goods or services fail to match the promises tied to the sale. Florida law recognizes promises the vendor made and promises the law implies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Express warranties.<\/strong> An express warranty comes from a promise or statement of fact about the goods that becomes part of the deal. A description or sample can create one too. Formal words like &#8220;warrant&#8221; aren&#8217;t required, but a plain opinion or praise isn&#8217;t a warranty. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.313.html\">express warranty rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.314.html\">merchantability rules<\/a>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.315.html\">fitness rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who this covers.<\/strong> This page is for owners and managers who bought equipment or supplies that did not perform as promised. These disputes are usually handled as commercial contract disputes under Florida law.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman lawyer reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Warranty Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A warranty claim can seek whatever relief your contract and Florida&#8217;s sales law allow. Chapter 672 of the Florida Statutes addresses warranties and remedies for the sale of goods, and the contract&#8217;s wording often shapes the result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remedy limits.<\/strong> Contracts can limit remedies for breach under the chapter&#8217;s rules on limiting damages and changing remedies. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.316.html\">warranty exclusion rules<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">buyer notice rules<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prior inspection.<\/strong> If you examined the goods before buying, there is no implied warranty for defects that examination should have revealed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unfair terms.<\/strong> A court will not refuse to enforce a contract term as unconscionable unless both unfair dealing and unfair terms are present. See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overlapping claims.<\/strong> When an express contract covers the same subject, an unjust enrichment claim will not support recovery from that relationship. See <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Results turn on the contract language and the facts, and no outcome can be promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Documents That Protect Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Give the vendor written notice of the defect as soon as you find it. Keep every record that shows what was promised and what was delivered.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notice.<\/strong> If you accepted the goods, you must notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after you discover it or should have discovered it. Otherwise you may be barred from any remedy. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">buyer notice rules<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accepted goods.<\/strong> Acceptance of goods bars rejecting them. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>, a buyer&#8217;s acceptance of goods precludes rejection of the goods accepted, and if the acceptance was made with knowledge of a nonconformity, it cannot be revoked because of that nonconformity unless the acceptance was on the reasonable assumption that the nonconformity would be seasonably cured.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your burden.<\/strong> For goods you accepted, you must prove the breach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time to sue on oral or unwritten contracts.<\/strong> For oral or unwritten contracts, including sales of goods, Florida requires suit within four years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">s. 95.11(3)(j)<\/a>, Florida Statutes). See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute<\/a>. Written contracts follow a different period under the same statute, so the contract type matters.<\/li>\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">contract time-limit rules<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documents to gather.<\/strong> Collect purchase orders, invoices, signed contracts, warranty papers, specifications, proposals, and emails or texts about the sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance records.<\/strong> Keep service tickets, repair logs, maintenance records, downtime logs, photos, and written complaints you sent the vendor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment history.<\/strong> Track what you paid and what you still owe. A seller may recover the price of goods you accepted when you fail to pay as it comes due. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.709.html\">action for the price<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Originals.<\/strong> Keep original files intact and don&#8217;t alter records while the claim is reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Vendor Dispute Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor dispute usually moves through five steps. Court is the last step, not the first.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> This is a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. We review the warranty, the vendor relationship, and the effect on your operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We compare each promise against what the vendor delivered. We also flag disclaimers, dispute clauses, and notice requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written notice and demand.<\/strong> The vendor receives a statement of the breach, the remedy you seek, and a response period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> Talks may lead to a repair plan, replacement, credit, or settlement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court or arbitration.<\/strong> Florida enforces written arbitration agreements unless a ground exists to revoke a contract. The court decides whether an agreement exists. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">arbitration agreement rules<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Where a lawsuit is filed also matters. Florida&#8217;s venue rule points to the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action arose, or where the property is located. It does not apply to suits against nonresidents. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">venue rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>County courts have jurisdiction over actions at law where the amount in dispute does not exceed $50,000, not counting interest, costs, and attorney fees, for cases filed on or after January 1, 2023. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0034\/Sections\/0034.01.html\">county court jurisdiction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Timing varies with claim size, the vendor&#8217;s response, and court schedules, so the timeline turns on the facts of each matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Business Buyers Bring Vendor Warranty Disputes to KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal concentrates in business law. The firm serves business owners and investors as outside general counsel across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local offices.<\/strong> The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves Miami-Dade, Broward, and surrounding South Florida communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related matters.<\/strong> Vendor disputes are handled alongside commercial leases, employment issues, partnership disputes, and business sales. The review covers the whole operation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business continuity.<\/strong> The goal is to resolve the warranty issue so you can keep operating while the claim moves forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team starts with the documents, not the demand letter. That way the notice rules, deadlines, and dispute clauses are checked before anything goes to the vendor.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I withhold payment to a vendor whose product failed?<\/summary><p>Withholding can expose you to a claim for the price. Florida lets a seller recover the price of goods you accepted when you fail to pay as it comes due.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a vendor void my warranty?<\/summary><p>Implied warranties can be excluded only in ways Florida law allows, such as conspicuous writing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a written warranty?<\/summary><p>No. Spoken promises, descriptions, and samples can create an express warranty. Formal words are not needed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my contract requires arbitration?<\/summary><p>Florida generally enforces written arbitration agreements. Dispute clauses are reviewed first, since they can control where and how a claim proceeds.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation cover?<\/summary><p>We review your documents, the vendor&#8217;s promises, and the deadlines that may apply. Then we explain your options in plain terms.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue?<\/summary><p>For oral or unwritten contracts, including sales of goods, Florida gives four years to sue (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">s. 95.11(3)(j)<\/a>, Florida Statutes). The contract type decides which period applies.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-professional-woman-in-a-business-suit-reviews-legal-docume-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A professional woman in a business suit reviews legal documents at an office desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Vendor Warranty Problem<\/h2>\n<p>If equipment or services your business paid for keep failing, and the vendor won&#8217;t repair, replace, or refund them, you need a clear plan. Contact KEW Legal to review your contract, notices, and records while your options are still open. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>, call 305-990-2300, or send us a message.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Approaches Vendor Warranty Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing the Contract Itself<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the purchase agreement, the warranty language, any disclaimers, and the correspondence between your business and the vendor.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise on steps that preserve your rights, such as how to document defects and how to respond to the vendor without weakening your claim.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team explains your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions about negotiation, demand letters or litigation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel Support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses that want ongoing legal support, we can handle vendor issues alongside contracts, employment matters and commercial leases.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Think Before You Stop Paying<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withholding payment or ending a vendor relationship can have consequences for your business. Talk with a business attorney before you take action so you do not weaken your position.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Contact KEW Legal<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact KEW Legal<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Vendor Warranty Issues We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defective Equipment or Materials<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Products that arrive broken, fail early or do not perform as promised in the sales agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Below the Promised Standard<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work that is incomplete, unprofessional or does not meet the warranty terms your business relied on.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputed Warranty Scope<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over what the warranty covers, what it excludes and whether the vendor&#x27;s disclaimers apply.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" 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