14 §6017. Commercial leases
§6017. Commercial leases 1. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. A “commercial tenancy” or “commercial lease” means a nonresidential tenancy of premises by a for-profit business entity. Nonprofit entities, charitable institutions and religious organizations who are tenants may not be construed […]
14 §6012. Personal property (REPEALED)
§6012. Personal property (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 428 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 231 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 448, §4 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 133, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 245, §5 (RP).
14 §6013. Property unclaimed by tenant
§6013. Property unclaimed by tenant Any personal property that remains in a rental unit after entry of judgment in favor of the landlord or that is abandoned or unclaimed by a tenant following the tenant’s vacating the rental unit must be disposed of as follows. [PL 2011, c. 405, §4 (AMD).] 1. Place in […]
14 §6000. Definitions
§6000. Definitions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).] 1. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) Domestic violence. “Domestic violence” means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, […]
14 §6014. Remedies for illegal evictions
§6014. Remedies for illegal evictions 1. Illegal evictions. Except as permitted by Title 15, chapter 517 or Title 17, chapter 91, evictions that are effected without resort to the provisions of this chapter are illegal and against public policy. Illegal evictions include, but are not limited to, the following. A. No landlord may willfully […]
14 §6001. Availability of remedy
§6001. Availability of remedy 1. Persons against whom process may be maintained. Process of forcible entry and detainer may be maintained against a disseisor who has not acquired any claim by possession and improvement; against a tenant holding under a written lease or contract or person holding under such a tenant; against a tenant where […]
14 §6015. Notice of rent increase
§6015. Notice of rent increase Rent charged for residential estates may be increased by the lessor only after providing at least 45 days’ written notice to the tenant. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable for the return […]
14 §6002. Tenancy at will; buildings on land of another
§6002. Tenancy at will; buildings on land of another Tenancies at will must be terminated by either party by a minimum of 30 days’ notice, except as provided in subsections 2 and 4, in writing for that purpose given to the other party, but if the landlord or the landlord’s agent has made at least […]
14 §6016. Rent increase limitation
§6016. Rent increase limitation Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and […]
14 §6003. Jurisdiction
§6003. Jurisdiction The District Court shall have jurisdiction of cases of forcible entry and detainer. The court shall schedule and hold the hearing as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the return day except that the court may grant a continuance for good cause shown. Any defendant requesting a recorded […]