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Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section
(Separate Website)
The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue.
By: State of Louisiana
Avoid Predatory Lending Tips for spotting a bad home loan, or a predatory lender.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Construction Liens and How to Avoid Them
(Separate Website)
See this informaiton about construction liens and what you can do to avoid them.
By: Louisiana Rebuilds
Credit Counseling and Debtor Education for People Filing for Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
See this information from the U.S. Trustee Program about Credit Counseling and Debtor Education requirements for people who file for bankruptcy. See the January 2008 notice about areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
By: U.S. Trustee Program, U.S. Department of Justice
Dealing with Debts and Bill Collectors
Debts getting out of hand? Bill collectors harassing you? Advice about your rights.
By: AIDSLaw of Louisiana, Inc.
Don't Lose Your Home to a Crooked Mortgage Company Take a look at these tips for avoiding a home loan that may be a bad deal for you.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Energy Emergency Relief
High Electric/Gas Bill? Click here to learn more about Energy Emergency Relief and other help for some people who can't pay these high bills.
By: Links to federal agency and utility company Web sites
Facts About Debt Collection
In debt? Harassed by creditors or collection agencies? Find out what bills to pay, and what your rights and choices are.
By: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Fair Debt Collection Practices
(Separate Website)
Your rights under a federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act. It protects you from unfair or abusive collection practices.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
(Separate Website)
This page has information for those trying to file for bankruptcy on their own. The courts warn that the system is hard to get around without a lawyer, so there is also information about where to get legal help.
By: US Bankruptcy Courts
HUD: Don't be a victim of loan fraud!
(Separate Website)
Find out from HUD how you can help protect yourself from loan fraud, including predatory lenders who may prey on the elderly, low-income people and others.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hurricane Ike -- HUD FHA Foreclosure Relief
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) about FHA foreclosure relief for survivors of hurricane Ike.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Intenet Service -- Consumer Facts
(Separate Website)
Get the facts about your rights and your Internet service. Here is consumer information from the Federal Communications Commission.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Military Pro Bono Project
The Military Pro Bono Project's website notes that : "The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (MPBP) will connect eligible, active-duty servicemembers with pro bono attorneys to assist with the resolution of civil legal issues. "
By: American Bar Association
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Should I File for Bankruptcy?
When should you get a bankruptcy? How do you file for bankruptcy? What happens when you file? Here's some very basic information.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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