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 §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 […]
14 §6016-A. Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act
§6016-A. Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act A landlord or a landlord’s agent may not subject a tenant to sexual harassment. [PL 2019, c. 351, §4 (NEW).] Nothing in this subchapter limits the application of the Maine Human Rights Act. [PL 2019, c. 351, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 351, […]
14 §6004. Commencement of action
§6004. Commencement of action 1. Summons and complaint; service. The process of forcible entry and detainer must be commenced and service made in the same manner as other civil actions, except that if at least 3 good faith efforts on 3 different days have been made to serve the defendant, service may be accomplished by […]
14 §6004-A. Mediation
§6004-A. Mediation The court may, in any residential tenancy under this subchapter, at any time refer the parties to mediation on any issue. [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] 1. Mediated agreement. An agreement reached by the parties through mediation must be reduced to writing, signed by the […]
14 §6005. Writ of possession; service
§6005. Writ of possession; service When the defendant is defaulted or fails to show sufficient cause, judgment must be rendered against the defendant by the District Court for possession of the premises. Seven calendar days after the judgment is entered, the court shall issue the writ of possession to remove the defendant. The writ may […]
14 §6006. Claim of title (REPEALED)
§6006. Claim of title (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 448, §1 (RP).
14 §6007. Allegation that defendant’s claim is frivolous (REPEALED)
§6007. Allegation that defendant’s claim is frivolous (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 448, §1 (RP).