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.

Recursos Importantes para Evitar o Despejo Sendo despejado? Preocupado que possa ser logo?

Makambo ya motuya mpo ete babimisa yo na ndako te Bazali kobimisa yo na ndako? Obangi ekomela yo kala te?

Posted and up-to-date 8/2022

Going to court on your own can be scary, but there are many resources to help you get ready. This article is written for two of the most common kinds of court cases in Maine: -Small claims -Eviction

When you are giving evidence in court, explain exactly what happened in the clearest way you can. You should only talk about what you know. This means what you saw, what you felt, what you heard, and what you did.

The agreement you make with your landlord affects what rights you will have. You may sign a written agreement called a lease. When you rent without a lease, you become a "tenant at will."

Sometimes landlords react to sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking by taking action against the victim. There are state and federal laws that can help if this happens to you.

What is consent? Consent is when you give permission for something to happen. Consent is an important part of sex. A person’s consent to a sexual activity should be:

Sexual assault affects many members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many Maine organizations work to serve the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors.