How To: Get Ready for a Disclosure Hearing in Maine
Printable Guide
This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.
Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Introduction
The Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (“Maine HAF”) is a program meant to help homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship connected to COVID-19 and are at risk of losing their homes. This is a grant based program, homeowners will not have to pay this money back.
Portland Maine Landlord Tenant Rules - December 2020
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
COVID-19 & Rights of Maine Renters: CDC Eviction Ban Struck Down
The CDC issued an order banning some evictions. This order has been struck down by the Supreme Court. Learn how you can protect your housing.
COVID-19 Maine Eviction & Rental Housing FAQ
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Home Foreclosure and COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date as of 10/1/2021
Introduction
If you can't make your mortgage payment because of the COVID-19 emergency, there is some good news:
Car Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Your Rights in Maine Small Claims Court During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted and up-to-date on 8/2/2021
Podcast: National Origin Discrimination in Housing is Illegal
Podcast - Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination against people who are from countries, other than the U.S, when selling, renting, financing, or other housing related transactions.
Rights of Maine Renters: Eviction
Can my landlord turn off my utilities or change the locks on my door or kick me out without going to court? No. It is illegal for your landlord to throw you out by force. Your landlord must get a court order before they evict you.