Wyo. Stat. § 40-19-107

Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 40-19-107 - Disclosures
(a) For each rental-purchase agreement, the merchant shall disclose in the agreement the following items as applicable:
(i) Whether the periodic payment is weekly, monthly or otherwise, the dollar amount of each payment and the total number and total dollar amount of all periodic payments necessary to acquire ownership of the property;
(ii) A statement that the consumer will not own the property until the consumer has paid the total amount necessary to acquire ownership;
(iii) A statement advising the consumer whether the consumer is liable for loss or damage to the property, and, if so, a statement that the liability will not exceed the fair market value of the property as of the time it is lost or damaged;
(iv) A statement specifying any insurance required to be purchased by the consumer to satisfy any liability of the consumer to the merchant for loss or damage to the property;
(v) A brief description of the property, sufficient to identify the property to the consumer and the merchant, including an identification number, if applicable, and a statement indicating whether the property is new or used;
(vi) A statement of the cash sale price of the property. Where one (1) agreement involves a lease of two (2) or more items as a set, a statement of the aggregate cash sale price of all items shall satisfy this requirement;
(vii) The total amount initially payable or required at or before consummation of the agreement or delivery of the property, whichever is later;
(viii) A statement that the total amount of periodic payments necessary to acquire ownership does not include other fees. Any other fee shall be separately disclosed in the agreement along with a statement of the purpose for the fee and whether it is mandatory or optional;
(ix) A statement clearly summarizing the terms of the consumer's option to purchase, including a statement that the consumer has the right to exercise an early purchase option, and the price, formula or method for determining the price at which the property may be purchased;
(x) A statement identifying the merchant as the party responsible for maintaining or servicing the property while it is being rented, together with a description of that responsibility, and a statement that if any part of a manufacturer's express warranty covers the property at the time the consumer acquires ownership, the warranty shall be transferred to the consumer if allowed by its terms;
(xi) A statement that the consumer may terminate the agreement without penalty by voluntarily surrendering or returning the property in good repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, along with any past due rental payments upon expiration of any rental period;
(xii) Notice of the right to reinstate an agreement as provided in this act;
(xiii) The following notice printed or typed in a size equal to or greater than ten (10) point bold type:

NOTICE TO CONSUMER

Do not sign this agreement before you read it or if it contains blank spaces. You are entitled to a copy of the agreement you sign.

(xiv) If the property is used, a description of any damage to the property beyond ordinary wear and tear that would reasonably be expected on property of similar age and condition; and
(xv) A description of the conditions which constitute default by the consumer.

W.S. 40-19-107