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Consumer Rights: Bankruptcy
Find local court forms and rules - Use this tool to find and link to the webpages of local courts that contain that court's local rules and forms. Not all courts have a website or have posted local rules or forms to their website.
Ohio Application for Public Assistance
- This is a link to Ohio's application to request Ohio Works First, Disability Assistance, Refugee Cash, Medical and Food Stamp benefits.
Legal Education
Bankruptcy
-Bankruptcy means filing a petition in federal bankruptcy court asking for protection from those to whom you owe money (creditors).
Laws Protecting Consumers
-Ohio Attorney General website provides information regarding Ohio's consumer protection laws.
OSBA Law You Can Use: New Bankruptcy Law Limits Filing Choices
-Outline of questions and answers about filing for bankruptcy under the new bankruptcy law, written by the Ohio State Bar Association
OSBA Law You Can Use: New Bankruptcy Law Redefines Debt Relief Agencies
-Outline of questions and answers regarding debt relief agencies, written by the Ohio State Bar Association
Other Resources
Having Trouble Paying Your Utilities and Rent?
- Many tenants in federally subsidized housing have trouble paying their utility bills. If you’re having difficulty, there may be a problem with your utility allowance, and you may be getting overcharged for rent.
Consumer Scams - Ohio Attorney General Website
- Information about consumer scams in Ohio and how to file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General.
Cleveland Law Library Association Consumer Law FAQs
- This website contains information on obtaining your credit report, motor vehicle lemon laws, home buying and home ownership, consumer tips for investors in securities and commodities, consumer credit, and other consumer law topics.
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Credit
Debt Collection
Home Ownership
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