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Protect Yourself from Scams: Home Repair Advice after Flooding
See this information about how to avoid problems when repairing your home after a flood.
Mortgage Closing Scams: How to protect yourself and your closing funds
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from scams during the homebuying process.
Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
Information and resources from HUD to help you avoid foreclosure and keep your home.
Housing Advice and Resources- Rent, Buy, Sell, Refinance, Mortgage Relief
Fannie Mae is a leading provider of mortgage financing in the U.S. Together with partners, Fannie Mae offers information and resources to make sure that homeowners, homebuyers, and renters across the country have access to affordable financing opportunities.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection
The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.
Filing for Bankruptcy Without An Attorney
Individuals can file bankruptcy without an attorney, which is called filing pro se. However, seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended because bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes. Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues. Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your rights. Court employees and bankruptcy judges are prohibited by law from offering legal advice.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) site covering topics in: (1) housing- avoiding foreclosure, buying a home, home improvements, homes for sale, HUD homes, senior citizens, homelessness, veterans; (2) fairness- including fair lending, housing discrimination and disabled persons, and; (3) rental assistance- housing choice voucher program (Section 8), Search for an apartment, contact a housing counseling agency.
Issue Guide: Asking the Court for a Fee Delayer Application - In Forma Pauper (IFP)
The law says an "individual who is unable to pay the costs of court because of his poverty and lack of means" may file without paying court costs. This is called filing in forma pauperis (IFP). It is important to know that filing the affidavit with the court does not automatically lead to IFP status.
Louisiana Housing Corporation
The Louisiana Housing Corporation administers a variety of programs that assist renters, homebuyers and owners, developers, nonprofit groups, local governments and other stakeholders in creating safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. Available Services include: Homeownership, Housing Development, Weatherization, Energy Assistance, Rental Opportunities, Homelessness Solutions, Housing Recovery.
What Happens to a Lease When the Property is Sold or Foreclosed on?
This resource goes over what happens to a lease when the property is sold to someone else, foreclosed upon, or auctioned at a tax sale. Content adapted from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services resources.