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Bankruptcy
When You are Considering Bankruptcy
An excerpt from the Unpaid Consumer Bills booklet.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Understanding Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Basic information about bankruptcy.
By: Oregon State Bar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Information about bankruptcy and about procedures used in Bankruptcy Court in Oregon.
By: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon
Bankruptcy Court - Contact Information
The Oregon Bankruptcy Court can send you a packet of information including advice on how to get forms, and instructions for filing. Get recorded information at: Portland: (503) 326-2231, ext. 0, Eugene: (541) 465-6448, ext. 0.
By: Federal Bankruptcy Court
Your Legal Rights During & After Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Basic explanations about bankruptcy, including the option of excluding a debt from bankruptcy through "reaffirmation."
By: National Consumer Law Center
Debts & Bankruptcy Information
(Separate Website)
Information from the Oregon State Bar's Tel-Law Program on debts and bankruptcy topics including Debtors' Rights, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Equal Credit Opportunity, and Liens.
By: Oregon State Bar
Unpaid Consumer Bills A booklet that provides information about unpaid consumer bills in Oregon. Topics include: Collection Agencies, Repossessions, The Creditor Takes You to Court, Collection of Judgments, Garnishments, Considering Bankruptcy, and Filing a Claim of Exemption.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Cars - Buying & Leasing
Buying a Used Car
(Separate Website)
Information about buying a used car.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Used Car Prices
Lists of standard values of used cars.
By: Kelley Blue Book & Edmunds
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Buying a New Car
(Separate Website)
Information to help you avoid problems when buying a new car.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Oregon's "Lemon Law" - Protection for New Car Buyers
(Separate Website)
This law gives purchasers of new cars with major defects the right to receive a new vehicle or a refund.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Leasing a Vehicle
(Separate Website)
Things to consider if you're thinking about leasing a vehicle.
By: Federal Reserve Board
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Car Recalls
(Separate Website)
Find out if a car or child safety seat has been recalled for safety problems.
By: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Consumer Protection and Complaints
Consumer Protection Information
(Separate Website)
Publications on many consumer topics, including Seniors' issues.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Unlawful Trade Practices
(Separate Website)
Information about things sellers can't do when you buy or rent consumer goods or services.
By: Oregon State Bar
Oregon Attorney General's Consumer Hotline
(Separate Website)
A hotline for consumers with questions or complaints about business practices. Also, how to file a consumer complaint on-line.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Opening Bank Accounts and Cashing Checks
(Separate Website)
How to save money and avoid theft.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Stop Phone Slamming
(Separate Website)
Slamming is the illegal switching of your long distance phone service without your knowledge or consent. Find out here how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Consumer Complaint Form
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How to file a consumer complaint with the State of Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Oregon Insurance Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information about auto, health and other insurance in Oregon and how to file a consumer complaint against an insurance company or agent.
By: Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Insurance Division
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