
Homeownership & Foreclosure
Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Just Say No!
BEWARE!
If you have fallen behind on your mortgage or you are going through foreclosure, you may hear from someone offering to save your home or fix your credit.
Watch out! This may be a scam!
Don't Borrow Trouble! Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Refinancing
Are you looking for a home equity loan? Or are you trying to borrow money to buy a home? There are good deals and bad deals. If you don't want to get stuck with a bad one, be careful
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 $20,000 of value of your home for property tax purposes.
Commonly Used Foreclosure Forms
On this page you can find forms that you might need to handle your own foreclosure case. For more detailed information, see Can I Save My Home from Foreclosure? and Home Mortgage Foreclosures.
Can I Save My Home from Foreclosure?
Educate yourself. Many, many people are in fear of losing their homes. Maine provides some free help resources, but not everyone will be able to get a free lawyer. Here, we want to help you get started by telling you about some options and where you may be able to get further help.
Home Mortgage Foreclosures
Where can I get help?
If you are facing threat of foreclosure of your home, try to get a lawyer. Here are some possible legal resources:
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Volunteer Lawyer's Project 1-800-442-4293
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Legal Services for the Elderly 1-800-750-5353
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Fair Housing: Your Right To Rent or Own a Home
What does "Fair Housing" mean?
In Maine we have both state and federal “fair housing” laws. They say that a landlord cannot refuse to rent to you, and a seller cannot treat you differently, because of your:
-race
-color
-national origin or ancestry (where you or your family came from)...
Fair Lending
Discrimination in mortgage lending is prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act (link is external) and the Maine Human Rights Act.
COVID-19
Last Updated 8/27/2021
Is PTLA open? Can I still get help?
To protect our clients and staff, all PTLA offices are closed to the public. If you have a current case, please reach out to our staff by e-mail or phone.
Lo Que Usted Y Su Familia Debe Saber Sobre El Plomo
¿Qué puedo hacer yo para ayudar a minimizer el riesgo de envenenamiento por plomo en mi casa?
What you and your family should know about lead - Spanish