Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maine

Soon, I am going to preview an apartment offered to me from Public authorities.

The person, who handles my case called me and insisted to see and take this immediately otherwise I�ll be out of their least.

So, I have to break my current lease, damage drastically my good credit or just keep my current place for a two more months as well, so I can give a proper notice and save my credit but loose $1,000(2 months my current rent).

My question is any HUD regulation or other applicable law, which contains provisions for a decent civil acquisition in my case.. so I can give a proper notice to my current landlord and receive a promised help without lost?


Asked on 8/02/10, 8:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jerome Gamache Ainsworth Thelin & Raftice, P.A.

Your question about HUD regulation is too specific for me to answer. I would hope that the Public Housing people you are dealing with could help you with that aspect of your issue.

I can tell you that as to your current lease, your credit is harmed only by the reporting of a negative credit event. Unless your landlord is a larger corporation I question if a lease breach would even be reported. You can discuss with the Landlord your concern and perhaps negotiate something they agree is fair as they should be able to re-lease your apartment in less than 2 months.

I also suggest you contact Pine Tree Legal, they are look in the phone book, as they regularly assist low income people with housing issues.

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Answered on 8/09/10, 5:26 am


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