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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 521
MOTOR VEHICLE LEASE DISCLOSURE

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521.002 Applicability.—Sections 521.001-521.006 do not supersede applicable federal law, including the federal Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1601 et seq.; the rules adopted under the federal Truth in Lending Act; or any state law, including the Uniform Commercial Code.

History.—s. 2, ch. 95-350.

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In Re Warren L. Taylor, Jr., Cathy L. Taylor, Debtors. Warren L. Taylor, Jr., Cathy L. Taylor v. Age Fed. Credit Union, 3 F.3d 1512 (11th Cir. 1993).

Cited 100 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | 29 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1573, 1993 U.S. App. LEXIS 26609, 1993 WL 378049

property under 11 U.S.C. § 521(2). 1 The district court found that section 521(2) provided a debtor

Bankr. L. Rep. P 74,557, 17 Ucc rep.serv.2d 243 in Re James E. Freeman, Debtor. Snap-On Tools, Inc. v. James Edward Freeman, Thomas E. Reynolds, Tr., 956 F.2d 252 (11th Cir. 1992).

Cited 36 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

as a secured creditor. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 521(2)(A), which requires a debtor to indicate "his intention

Centel Cable Television Co. of Florida v. Admiral's Cove Assocs., Ltd., 835 F.2d 1359 (11th Cir. 1988).

Cited 33 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | 15 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1084, 64 Rad. Reg. 2d (P & F) 411, 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 390, 1988 WL 62

purposes of the Cable Act that emerged. 47 U.S.C. § 521(2) (Supp. Ill 1985). 4 *1362

In Re Rivera, 256 B.R. 828 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000).

Cited 16 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 2000 Bankr. LEXIS 1600, 37 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 43, 2000 WL 1911402

Circuit's holding pertained to whether 11 U.S.C. § 521(2) permits a Chapter 7 debtor to retain personal

In Re Morales, 381 B.R. 917 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2008).

Cited 15 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | 2008 Bankr. LEXIS 634

statutory section. It became § 521(a), instead of § 521(2)(B).

Matter of Windham, 136 B.R. 878 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992).

Cited 15 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 6 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 6, 1992 Bankr. LEXIS 290, 1992 WL 25209

filed a statement of intention, pursuant to Section 521(2), indicating she intended to retain the collateral

In Re Donley, 131 B.R. 193 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 1991).

Cited 13 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | 25 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 686, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1275, 1991 WL 170960

City contends that pursuant to Bankruptcy Code § 521(2)(A) the debtor must either surrender the collateral

In Re Greer, 189 B.R. 219 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1995).

Cited 9 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1705

undisclosed "policy considerations". DISCUSSION Section 521(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code requires a debtor

In Re Harris, 226 B.R. 924 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1998).

Cited 8 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | 41 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 83, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 1422

relevant part: *925 The plain language of section 521(2)(B), which requires a debtor, within forty-five

In Re Kuhn, 150 B.R. 825 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993).

Cited 7 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 28 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 720, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 22, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 288, 1993 WL 49921

received; 3. Ensuring the debtor's compliance with § 521(2)(B) concerning exemptions, reaffirmation or redemption

Meyer v. Austin, 319 F. Supp. 457 (M.D. Fla. 1970).

Cited 7 times | Published | District Court, M.D. Florida

exhibition of motion picture films permitted by § 521.02. (10) For the purposes of this section, the test

South Fla. Art Theaters, Inc. v. State Ex Rel. Mounts, 224 So. 2d 706 (Fla. 4th DCA 1969).

Cited 6 times | Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal

motion picture films permitted by § 521.02." F.S. 1967, Section 521.02, F.S.A., provides that no motion

Bank of Am., N.A. v. Rodriguez, 558 B.R. 945 (S.D. Fla. 2016).

Cited 6 times | Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 145575, 2016 WL 5942527

Property The Appellant contends that 11U.S.C. § 521(2) requires the debtor to surrender real property

In Re Cornejo, 342 B.R. 834 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005).

Cited 6 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 18 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 116, 2005 Bankr. LEXIS 216, 2005 WL 419721

on Debtor's failure to comply with. 11 U.S.C. § 521(2). An evidentiary hearing was held with the Debtor

Telesat Cablevision, Inc. v. City of Riviera Beach, 773 F. Supp. 383 (S.D. Fla. 1991).

Cited 4 times | Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 70 Rad. Reg. 2d (P & F) 435, 1991 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12974, 1991 WL 181804

underlying the Cable Act is the same. See 47 U.S.C. § 521(2), (4). The City contends that the universal service

In Re Sunderland, 157 B.R. 39 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993).

Cited 4 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 200, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 1070, 1993 WL 285006

home and the car in the manner required by Section 521(2) of the Bankruptcy Code and F.R.B.P. 1007(b)(2)

Matter of Schoen Enter., Inc., 76 B.R. 203 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1987).

Cited 4 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 1987 Bankr. LEXIS 1238

shall perform his intention as specified in section 521(2)(B) of this title; (4) investigate the financial

Snap-On Tools, Inc. v. Freeman (In re Freeman), 956 F.2d 252 (11th Cir. 1992).

Cited 3 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | 17 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 243, 1992 U.S. App. LEXIS 5043

Tools as a secured creditor. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 521(2)(A), which requires a debtor to indicate “his intention

In Re Lowery, 187 B.R. 761 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995).

Cited 3 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 171, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1527, 1995 WL 628052

record further reveals that the Debtor, pursuant to § 521(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code filed a Notice of Intention

In Re Linderman, 435 B.R. 715 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009).

Cited 2 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 176, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 3396, 2009 WL 3625386

that the "plain language" of Bankruptcy Code Section 521(2) "does not permit a Chapter 7 debtor to retain

In Re McDaniel, 129 B.R. 301 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991).

Cited 2 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1025, 1991 WL 136257

or reaffirm as required by § 521(2). The court concluded that the § 521(2) election is mandatory, but

In Re Casenove, 306 B.R. 367 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2004).

Cited 2 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 17 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 105, 2004 Bankr. LEXIS 223, 2004 WL 396120

debts secured by property of the estate. 11 U.S.C. § 521(2)(A). A debtor can: (i) surrender property that

In Re Waters, 248 B.R. 916 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000).

Cited 1 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 13 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 219, 2000 Bankr. LEXIS 554, 2000 WL 690088

comply with the requirements of Bankruptcy Code § 521(2)(A) by either: (1) reaffirming the Debt or (2)

In re Plummer, 513 B.R. 135 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2014).

Cited 1 times | Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 24 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 275, 2014 Bankr. LEXIS 1156, 2014 WL 1248039

at 136 (citing multiple decisions construing § 521(2) as a notice statute). . Taylor v. AGE Fed. Credit

Comcast SCH Holdings, Inc. v. Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc., 168 F. Supp. 2d 1338 (M.D. Fla. 2001).

Cited 1 times | Published | District Court, M.D. Florida | 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22677, 2001 WL 959387

business for a number of years.) [43] 47 U.S.C. § 521(2), (4). [44] See, Doc. 9, Tab. A; Burg & DiVosta

In re First Coast Marine, Inc., 339 B.R. 796 (M.D. Fla. 2006).

Published | District Court, M.D. Florida | 19 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 191, 2006 Bankr. LEXIS 521, 46 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 99, 2006 WL 839329

debtors and not corporate debtors. . According to § 521(2)(A) of the 2005 Act, a Chapter 7 debtor must state

South Florida Art Theaters, Inc. v. State ex rel. Mounts, 224 So. 2d 706 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1969).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5558

motion picture films permitted by § 521.02.” F.S. 1967, Section 521.02, F.S.A., provides that no motion

In re Elkouby, 561 B.R. 551 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2016).

Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | 26 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 57, 74 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 216, 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 617, 2016 WL 798177

on the different options set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 521(2) (predecessor to 11 U.S.C. § 521(a)(2)), see In

Cent. Theatres, Inc. v. State ex rel. Braren, 161 So. 2d 558 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1964).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida

licensing of the subject motion picture under § 521.02,. Florida Statutes, F.S.A., prohibited the re-lators

In Re Sullivan-Anderson, 307 B.R. 726 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003).

Published | United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | 17 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 124, 2003 Bankr. LEXIS 1966

court address remedies for noncompliance with Section 521(2). The Taylor court held that, in *729 order

In re Failla, 529 B.R. 786 (S.D. Fla. 2014).

Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 2014 Bankr. LEXIS 5310, 2014 WL 8663569

the term “surrender” in § 521(2)(A) is at best ambiguous. However, when § 521(2)(A) is read in the context

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