Land Installment Contracts, Options to Buy, and Rent-to-Own Agreements in Maine
Introduction
Understanding the kind of purchase agreement you have when you are trying to buy land or a home is very important. Often when people buy land or land and a house (sometimes called 'real property') they take out a mortgage or loan and are given the deed to the property when they buy it, and before they move in.
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.
Maine State Housing Authority Emergency Rental Assistance Program FAQ
Have you lost income, had increased expenses, or some other type of financial hardship during COVID-19?
You might be eligible for help through a new Maine State Housing Authority Program. This program may help you pay up to 18 months of rent or utility bills. We answer some common questions about this program below.
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.
Maine Zoom Mediation in Family Matters
Starting in June, 2020, Maine courts will allow video or telephone mediation in your Family Matter cases through video or telephone. There are no in-person mediations in court because of COVID-19.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a program that allows you to have virtual video meetings on your computer, phone, or tablet.
COVID-19 Maine Eviction & Rental Housing FAQ
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Maine Protection Orders and Family Matters during COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 10/4/2021
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