Acknowledging and Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Pine Tree Legal Assistance acknowledges and celebrates each November as Native American Heritage Month. The work of our Indigenous Peoples Unit is important to our work promoting fairness and justice for all. We are committed to finding a better path forward to support In
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.
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.
What happens if I am sued for a debt in Maine District Court?
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.
Portland Maine Landlord Tenant Rules
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Maine Zoom Mediation in Family Matters
Posted and up-to-date 8/2022
Tenant's Repair and Deduct Form Letter
Caution! Repair and deduct can be a risky strategy - read our information about the Rights of Maine Renters in Unsafe or Unfit Housing before you try to use this form!
How To: Change or Enforce Your Maine Divorce or Parental Rights Order
If you are trying to modify (change) or enforce a final order from a Parental Rights and Responsibilities or Divorce case in Maine, you might find some helpful information here. This guide will walk you through the process for filing these motions.
Maine Protection Orders and Family Matters during COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 9/19/2022
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.