Yes, the NC lemon law applies to leased vehicles.
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Matt Norris is the owner and principal of the Norris Law Firm, PLLC. He focuses his practice on consumer law, including North Carolina lemon law and warranty claims, and consumer fraud and unfair business practices. He is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and all North Carolina federal district courts.