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Riley entered into a 36-month auto lease agreement for a new car, starting on January 1st. The required down payment is $1,500, and the monthly payment is $300. The contract indicates an early termination fee of $3,000. The agreement includes a confidentiality clause stating that the leasing company will protect Riley's personal information and only disclose it if required by law. Additionally, the lease outlines that any disputes regarding the condition of the vehicle or lease terms should first be addressed through mediation with a neutral third party.

If Riley disputes additional charges for excessive wear on the car, what step should be taken first?

post the dispute on social media to gather support
engage in mediation with a neutral third party
begin legal proceedings against the leasing company
refuse to return the car until the charges are dropped

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Engage in mediation with a neutral third party.

The lease requires disputes about the vehicle’s condition or lease terms to be addressed first through mediation. Posting on social media could violate the confidentiality clause, refusing to return the car would breach the lease, and legal action would typically follow if mediation doesn’t resolve the dispute.