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How Much Heat and Other Basic Utilities Does My Landlord Have to Provide?

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
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Sexual Harassment: Your Fair Housing Rights

Is sexual harassment covered under the Maine Human Rights Act? The Maine Human Rights Act bans harassment based on:
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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 -ancestry (where you or your family came from)...
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Small Claims Document Preparation

en español Welcome to the Pine Tree Legal Assistance Small Claims Forms Preparation Tools. Use these tools to prepare forms in a small claims case. In Maine Small Claims Court is for claims that are $6,000 or less.
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Si Usted Tiene El Derecho A Trabajar, No Deje Que Se Lo Quiten

Ver el archivo adjunto para ver esta obra ilustrada sobre cómo presentar una queja si usted es un trabajador inmigrante que ha sido tratado injustamente.
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Xaaladaha Qooyska ee Ilaalinta Qawaniinta Cadaalada Guriyeenta

Milkiilayaal badan ama bixiyaasha guriyaha ayaan aqoonin mas’uuliyadaha ka saaran qooysaska carrurta leh ama aan xitaa ogeyn in qooysaska carrurta leh ka mid yihiin kooxaha sharciga daafaca sida shuruucda guryaha ee khuseeya takoorka ay qabaan sidaa ayeysan uga dhigi karin guriyaha kuwo aan la heli karin amaba ugu diidi karin hooy sabab ah inay… More
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The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Maine Human Rights Act

Two laws in Maine protect people with disabilities. Both laws make it illegal for government agencies to discriminate against people with disabilities. Government agencies must also take steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to use and enjoy public services and benefits. The first law is the ADA, which applies all over the United… More