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Automobiles
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
Buying a Used Car
Know Your Rights
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Financing a Vehicle
A buyer's rights.
By: Louisiana Attorney General
Guía del Consumidor y Mas
(Separate Website)
"¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español."
By: Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Louisiana's Lemon Law Repair rights when you buy NEW vehicles.
By: Louisiana Attorney General
Bankruptcy
Read These First
Changes in Bankruptcy Law that affect the Low-Income
Congress made some changes in bankruptcy law. They go into effect October 17, 2005. Find out which changes most affect low-income people.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services)
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
Bankruptcy Basics for Cases Filed Before Oct. 17, 2005
(Separate Website)
By: Administrative Office, U.S. Courts
Bankruptcy Basics for Cases Filed on or after Oct. 17, 2005
(Separate Website)
Manual
By: Administrative Office, U.S. Courts
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
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
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
Contract & Warranty Problems
After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home
(Separate Website)
Learn how to avoid a rip-off.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
Cellular Phones -- Information for Consumers
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about cellular phone service and cellular phone issues.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Information about Radio Service
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission for consumers with questions about radio broadcasts and service.
By: Federal Communications Commission
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
Gustav -- How to Report Price Gouging and Contractor Fraud
(Separate Website)
See this information from Attorney General James D. "Buddy" Caldwell about how you can report price gouging or contractor fraud to the Attorney General's office.
Hiring a Home Repair Contractor
Tips on how to hire a home repair contractor
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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