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   After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home (Separate Website)
The demand for qualified contractors after a disaster usually exceeds the supply. Enter the home repair rip-off artist. Learn what to look for.
  
   
   As Is Car Sales This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This link discuss "As Is" Car Sales, Lemon Law, Odometer Fraud and Repossessions & Collections
  
   
   Auto Mechanics and Labor

By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
 
  
   
   Auto Service Contracts (Separate Website)
You may be encouraged to buy an auto service contract to help protect against unexpected, costly repairs but don't buy until you understand the terms. Learn what to look for.
  
   
   Common Consumer Myths (Separate Website)
This site covers some common consumer myths.
By: MS Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Contract Breaches and Remedies (Separate Website)
When one party fails to fulfill his part of a contract and has no legal excuse, he has breached the contract. See what possible remedies are available.
By: The Mississippi Bar
  
   
   Cosigning A Loan (Separate Website)
What would you do if a friend or relative asked you to cosign a loan? Before you answer, make sure you understand what cosigning involves. This site explains the pitfalls of cosigning a loan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Damage Disclosure on Vehicle (Separate Website)
This site discusses damage disclosure on any vehicle prior to dealer transfers and consumer deliveries. Learn more about this regulation.
By: MS Motor Vehicle Commission
  
   
   Disaster Repairs Out of State Building Contractors (Separate Website)

By: www.contractors-license.org
  
   
   Electronic Check Conversion (Separate Website)
Learn about electronic check conversion transactions. The following questions and answers explain how electronic check conversion works and what your rights are as a consumer.
  
   
   FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau - Factsheet Directory (Separate Website)
This site provides Consumer Alerts and Factsheets
  
   
   Home Equity Credit Lines (Separate Website)
This site provides a list of questions and checklist to use in determining if a home equity loan is right for you.
  
   
   How To Appeal From Justice Court in Civil Cases

By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
 
  
   
   Is Bankruptcy the Right Option For Me? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
 
  
   
   Mississippi Lemon Law Consumer Guide (Separate Website)
This document explains the provision established by the Mississippi Legislature to provide recourse for consumers who purchase new vehicles which do not conform to acceptable standards.
By: MS Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Mississippi's Lemon Law (Separate Website)
Mississippi "Lemon" Law Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act is explained.
  
   
   NHTSA Consumer Complaints Database (Separate Website)
This site provides useful information on known defects on consumer items such as Child Seats, Tires, Equipment and Vehicles.
  
   
   Notice to Home Buyers of the New Home Buyers Warranty Act (Separate Website)

By: MS Board of Contractors
  
   
   Service Contracts (Separate Website)
This site discusses things you should consider before you buy a service agreement.
  
   
   The Consumer Action Handbook Online Edition (Separate Website)
This handbook contains general advice on steps to take when shopping for goods or services.
  
   
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