The Missoula Camping Ordinance was created to address the increase in unsheltered individuals camping in public areas in Missoula County. In response to a high number of questions about the ordinance coming in, we put together an article to help folks understand the rights and risks under the ordinance. In the article you’ll find answers …
Snow is beginning to fall and temps are dropping across the state, which means it is time to remind everyone about your utility shut off rights. Your landlord must maintain utilities like heat, running water, electricity, and gas. You have rights if your landlord shuts off your utilities. Learn about your options in our article …
Take a deep breath. Read all the papers. The papers will tell you what the case is about and what you need to do. The sooner you read the court papers, the faster you can take action. It is important that you do not wait because court cases have strict deadlines. Learn more in our …
No, you can ask the court to keep your address private. In our article How to Keep Your Address Confidential on Order of Protection Forms, you can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about address confidentiality as well as links to resources to help you with safety planning. Need more help? MLSA provides free civil …
A debt collector can contact you by phone, text, or email about a debt you don’t think you owe or can’t afford to pay. But there are certain actions that can be illegal for a debt collector to do. If a debt collector breaks the law, you might have a legal claim against them. Visit …
An Administrative Review is the first step of the Fair Hearing Process. It is an informal phone call where you can talk to someone from the Office of Public Assistance (OPA) about your case before the Fair Hearing happens. It’s a chance for you to explain why you think there was a mistake with your …
If you are at least 16, emancipation is a way for you to be treated like a legal adult before you turn 18. When you are emancipated, you are free to act on your own and your parents or guardian is no longer responsible to support you. If you are considering emancipation, it is important …
Do you have questions about representing yourself in court? If you do not have an attorney, representing yourself in court is called “proceeding pro se” and you are called a “pro se litigant.” We have a resource answering the questions we hear most often from folks preparing to represent themselves. Learn how to plan for …
The Montana Property Tax Rebate is a rebate of up to $675 a year of property taxes paid on your primary residence for the 2023 tax year. To qualify, you must have: -owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023; -had property taxes, including special assessments and other fees, …
This week is National Health Center Week (NHCW)! NHCW gives us a chance to recognize the dedication of Community Health Center teams. Did you know MLSA works with Community Health Centers in Montana to offer free legal help? Since 2015, MLSA’s Montana Health Justice Partnership (MHJP) has connected low-income patients facing health-harming legal problems with …
