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.  

There are different rules, depending on whether it is a service animal or an assistance animal, and what kind of place you want to bring your animal. 

Service animals 

Is my animal a service animal? 

A service animal is a dog trained to do work for a person who has a disability. 

Notice: The Maine HAF Program is winding down. Complete applications received after January 10, 5 PM will be put on a waitlist. If you plan to apply for HAF, check the Maine Housing website for further updates on the program, and submit a completed application as soon as possible.

Introduction

Many people use self-storage facilities for a variety of reasons. It is important to know your rights when you put your property in a self-storage unit. There is a specific Maine law that covers self-storage facilities. This law is called the Self-Service Storage Act.

Introduction

Maine has old homes and old homes need repairs. In fact, all homes will need repairs at some point! Home repairs can be expensive and can affect your life in many ways.  

In Maine, contractors do not need a license. This means that in Maine, just about anyone with a hammer and a business card can represent themselves as a “contractor” or “carpenter.”  

There are steps you can take to help protect yourself when you are having work done on your house.  

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.  

Summons and Complaint - what to expect

The first step in the process is that you will be served with a summons and complaint. The summons and complaint will be delivered to or "served on" you. This is usually done by a deputy sheriff.  

These documents will give you important information: