Lead and radon are both invisible, poisonous hazards in Maine homes. Sellers and landlords must make disclosures about lead and radon testing reports.
Too much lead in the body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. Even low levels can slow a child’s normal development and cause learning and behavioral problems. Lead paint is considered one of Maine’s most dangerous threats to children.
The OAG has issued three sets of rules regarding vehicles, including advertising, vehicle sales, and Lemon Law arbitration.
As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the use of deadly force incident in Hiram on June 7, 2024, involving Trooper Zachary Fancy of the State Police, which resulted in the death of Steven Nelson, age 39. By statute, after the release of the report of the Attorney General, the Panel shall examine deaths or serious injuries resulting from the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer.
Sometimes the nature of your consumer problem will require the assistance of an attorney. Here are some suggestions for finding legal assistance and what to do if you need to file a complaint against an attorney.
Ask your friends or someone you know and trust for the names of lawyers they’ve used who do good work.
If your consumer complaint isn’t resolved through the consumer mediation service, an
The Attorney General’s Consumer Mediation Service is a free service to Maine consumers who have a dispute with a business. The Service provides information to consumers about their rights under the law and offers a free mediation service to help resolve specific disputes. This Service also helps the Attorney General’s Office monitor the types of problems consumers are having around the State, putting us in a better position to protect Maine consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices.
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Wins Appeals Court Ruling Against HUD Over Housing-Assistance Programs
AUGUSTA – In a decisive win for Maine and other states, a federal appeals court rejected the federal government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that allows tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country to remain in stable housing.
If you would like to file a complaint about a business, please use our online service.
If you would like to file a complaint about a business, please use our online service.
If you would like to file a complaint about a business, please use our online service.