Miami-Dade County celebrates National Consumer Protection Week March 6-11

The Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER), Consumer Protection Division, will celebrate National Consumer Protection Week from March 6 to 11, with a series of free community events at various Miami-Dade Public Libraries. Residents are encouraged to participate and learn about consumer rights and the many related services available to them.

In addition to getting an overview of the many services offered by the Consumer Protection Division, residents will be able to discuss their own consumer concerns and submit complaints to staff for further investigation. Staff from the Community Action and Human Services Department, Homeowner and Small Business Permitting Assistance Program, Code Compliance Division and Contractor Enforcement Section will also be present to provide information about their services, answer questions and accept complaints. The schedule for Consumer Protection week are as follows: 

- Monday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay 

Representation from the Consumer Protection Division, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS), Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety (FLHSMV), Miami-Dade Office of Housing Advocacy, Miami-Dade Office of Equity and Engagement, Office of State Attorney, and Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

- Tuesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Main Library 
101 W. Flagler St., Miami
Discussion of landlord/tenant issues, rent increases and services available to county residents. 
Representation from the Consumer Protection Division, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Miami-Dade Office of Housing Advocacy, and the Law Offices of Michael D. Birnholz, P.A.

- Wednesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
North Dade Regional Library 
2455 NW 183 St., Miami Gardens
Learn all about Small Claims Court from Consumer Advocate Holly Beth Billington. Representation from the Consumer Protection Division, DOACS, Miami-Dade Office of Equity and Engagement, Office of State Attorney and Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

- Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
9445 Coral Way, Miami
Learn about identity theft and how you can protect yourself. This event will feature free shredding services. Bring your sensitive documents for safe, proper disposal.
Representation from the Consumer Protection Division, DOACS, Miami-Dade Office of Equity and Engagement, Office of State Attorney and Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

For more information, the public should contact [email protected] or call 786-469-2333.