Service and Assistance Animals in Maine: What's the difference, and what are my rights?
Introduction
If you have a disability, and you have an animal that helps you with that disability, you may have the right to bring that animal into places where you wouldn’t be allowed to bring a pet.
Student Loan Project
Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!
We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.
We help people with:
Portland Maine Landlord Tenant Rules
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Student Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 9/20/2023
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act
Introduction
The Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 is a law that may allow many combat-injured veterans to claim a refund or credit from the IRS. This article is a brief summary of who may be eligible, and how to find help and more information.
Rights of Maine Renters: Discrimination
Landlords may not discriminate against you because of your: race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental impairment, religion, ancestry or national origin, getting welfare, being a single parent, being pregnant or having children. This means that a landlord cannot refuse to rent to you, charge you extra, or evict you for any of these… More
Entimidasyon seksyèl nan kontèks lojman (Haitian Creole - Sexual Harassment in Rental Housing)
Entimidasyon seksyèl nan kontèks lojman- Fair Housing and Sexual Harassment Handout in Haitian Creole. Click the .pdf below to view or print this document.
Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program
Maine National Guard members may be eligible for full tuition at a state college or university. Learn about the requirements here.
Repaying Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans can be intimidating and confusing. In this article we will explain types of federal student loans, repayment plans and situations, and loan discharge and forgiveness programs.
Servicemembers and Veterans of any State Get Reduced Tution in Maine
In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.