Money, Taxes, & Debt
Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Notice: The Maine HAF Program is winding down. Complete applications received after January 10, 5 PM will be put on a waitlist.
Get a Refund on Your Property Taxes or Rent
Tax credits for people with low incomes who own their own homes or pay rent.
Common Defenses in Small Claims Cases (Third Party Collections)
You have been sued in small claims court. The company suing you says that you did not pay a debt, like a credit card debt. But, this is not the company who sold you the credit card (or who loaned you the money).
I Can't Pay the Taxes on my House: What Can I Do?
In Maine, if you cannot pay your tax bill for the property you live on, there is something you can do. Your city or town can decide that you don't have to pay some or all of it. This is called a "poverty tax abatement."
The Maine Homestead Exemption: Tax Relief for Maine Homeowners
Introduction
The Maine Homestead Exemption may lower your property tax bill. It makes it so the town won't count $25,000 of value of your home for property tax purposes. You can qualify if:
Small Claims Document Preparation
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Welcome to the Pine Tree Legal Assistance Small Claims Forms Preparation Tools.
Use these tools to prepare forms in a small claims case. In Maine Small Claims Court is for claims that are $6,000 or less.
Identity Theft: Self-Help Tools
What is identity theft?
Identity theft can happen to anyone. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Common types of identity theft include when someone has used your name to: