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Housing Problems

Housing Problems

Overview

Eviction, unsafe conditions, rent increases, or a landlord who will not make repairs? Know your options.

Whether you are facing an eviction, unsafe conditions, a rent increase you cannot afford, or a repair your landlord will not make, it helps to know your options before a deadline passes. We can help you understand what Maine law says about your situation, find out what assistance may be available, and connect you with housing and legal resources in Aroostook County.

Next steps

  1. Gather your lease, any notices you have received, and a short list of dates and what happened.
  2. Call the Legal Services for Maine Elders HELPLINE at 1-800-750-5353 (in state) or 207-623-1797.
  3. You'll be connected to a Helpline Attorney who can advise you on matters involving tenant's rights, evictions, and many other areas of the law.

Not sure where to start?

Call us and we will help you understand this service, check whether you qualify, and walk you through the next step.

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Aroostook Agency on Aging

Helping older adults and their families in northern Maine navigate life's journey.

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    PO Box 1288
    Presque Isle, ME 04769

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This Agency is supported in part by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) of the State of Maine Department of Health & Human Services. As program funding amounts change frequently, please contact the Agency by email at info@aroostookaging.org or call 1-800-439-1789 for more information on the percentage of funding received through federal and other sources. The contents of this website are those of the Agency and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS, the U.S. Government, or the Maine DHHS. For more information, please visit the ACL website, www.acl.gov.

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