Introduction

Many people use self-storage facilities for a variety of reasons. It is important to know your rights when you put your property in a self-storage unit. There is a specific Maine law that covers self-storage facilities. This law is called the Self-Service Storage Act.

Introduction

Maine has old homes and old homes need repairs. In fact, all homes will need repairs at some point! Home repairs can be expensive and can affect your life in many ways.  

In Maine, contractors do not need a license. This means that in Maine, just about anyone with a hammer and a business card can represent themselves as a “contractor” or “carpenter.”  

There are steps you can take to help protect yourself when you are having work done on your house.  

What happens if I am sued for a debt in district court?  

If you are sued for a debt in district court, the creditor is the Plaintiff and you are the Defendant.  

Summons and Complaint - what to expect

The first step in the process is that you will be served with a summons and compliant. The summons and complaint will be delivered to or "served on" you. This is usually done by a deputy sheriff.  

These documents will give you important information:

Are you or do you know someone who is trapped or unable to leave a work situation? You may be victim of human labor trafficking. There are laws to protect workers in these situations. Know the signs, know your rights!

Maine State Housing Authority’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program provided money to help renters pay for rent, electric bills, or other expenses to help avoid homelessness.  Right now, Maine State Housing Authority is not accepting applications for ERA as of September 30, 2022. This means you cannot apply for ERA with MSHA or any other agency in Maine. We do not know if they will open applications again.

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction

Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?

To learn more about your rights if you are being evicted, come to a live virtual information session with a PTLA attorney every Tuesday at 9 a.m.

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Are there new landlord tenant rules in Portland, Maine?

There are new landlord-tenant rules that went into effect in Portland at the beginning of December, 2020. The rules cover:

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