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After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home
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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
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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
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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
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This site covers some common consumer myths.
By: MS Attorney General's Office
Contract Breaches and Remedies
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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
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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
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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
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By: www.contractors-license.org
Electronic Check Conversion
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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
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This site provides Consumer Alerts and Factsheets
Home Equity Credit Lines
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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?
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Mississippi Lemon Law Consumer Guide
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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
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Mississippi "Lemon" Law Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act is explained.
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Database
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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
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By: MS Board of Contractors
Service Contracts
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This site discusses things you should consider before you buy a service agreement.
The Consumer Action Handbook Online Edition
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This handbook contains general advice on steps to take when shopping for goods or services.
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