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Loans, Contracts & Warranties
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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Loan, Contract & Warranty issues in Pennsylvania.
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Getting or Cosigning for Credit
Information on obtaining credit from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. Read More
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Sales Transactions in Your Home
Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. on your rights relating to sales made in your home. Content Detail
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Billing Errors
Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. on your rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act. Content Detail
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Closed End Credit
Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. on credit agreements requiring you to repay a predetermined amount, on specific dates, making a specific number of payments. Content Detail
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Creditor Lawsuits Handbook
This Handbook from North Penn Legal Services is for people dealing with creditor lawsuits, including information on such suits and common defenses. Content Detail
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Credit Practices Rule
Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. on the Federal Trade Commission rule that applies to lenders and sellers when they sell to consumers on credit. Content Detail
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Co-Signing for Loans and Purchases
Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the dangers of co-signing on a loan or purchase. Content Detail
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FHA Reverse Mortgages (HECMs) for Seniors
Information about the FHA's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. The HECM is FHA's reverse mortgage program that enables you to withdraw a portion of your home's equity. Content Detail
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Have You Bought a Lemon? New Car Buyer's Rights
Information from Northwestern Legal Services outlining the consumer's rights when buying or leasing a car. Read More
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Home Improvement Contracts
Information from the Erie County Bar Association to help you when you enter into a home improvement contract. Content Detail
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Legal Briefs: The things you should know before signing a contract (Video)
Information presented on the August 1, 2006 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show. (4:56) Read More
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The Home Repair Contract
A Senior Citizen's Guide to Home Repair from the SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia). [PDF] Content Detail
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Arbitration and Mediation
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. [PDF] Content Detail
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Legal Briefs: You’re eighteen and a graduate – now know the law
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes of the Allegheny County Bar Association on the June 7, 2011 edition of "Legal Briefs" on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live program. Becoming a legal adult brings both great opportunities as well as responsibilities. Here are the most likely problem areas and some helpful tips to get through this time of change. Content Detail
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