§6021-A. Treatment of bedbug infestation 1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, “pest control agent” means a commercial applicator of pesticides certified pursuant to Title 22, section 1471‑D. [PL 2009, c. 566, §8 (NEW).] 2. Landlord duties. A landlord has the following duties. A. Upon written or oral […]
§6021. Implied warranty and covenant of habitability 1. Definition. As used in this section, the term “dwelling unit” shall include mobile homes, apartments, buildings or other structures, including the common areas thereof, which are rented for human habitation. [PL 1977, c. 401, §4 (NEW).] 2. Implied warranty of fitness for human habitation. In any […]
§6022. Receipts for rent payments and security deposits 1. Rent receipts required. A landlord or his agent shall provide a written receipt, as required in subsection 2, for each rental payment and each security deposit payment received partially or fully in cash from any tenant. This receipt shall be delivered to the tenant at the […]
§6023. Agency Any person authorized to enter into a residential lease or tenancy at will agreement on behalf of the owner or owners of the premises is deemed to be the owner’s agent for purposes of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands. [PL 2009, c. 566, §9 (AMD).] SECTION […]
§6024-A. Landlord failure to pay for utility service 1. Deduct from rent. If a landlord fails to pay for utility service in the name of the landlord, the tenant, in accordance with Title 35‑A, section 706, may pay for the utility service and deduct the amount paid from the rent due to the landlord. […]
§6024. Heat and utilities in common areas A landlord may not enter into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building where the expense of furnishing heat or electricity or any other utility to the common areas or other area not within the unit is the sole […]
§6025. Access to premises 1. Tenant obligations. A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, […]
§6026-A. Municipal intervention to provide for basic necessities In accordance with the procedures provided in this section, the municipal officers of any town or city or their designee may provide for basic necessities and any repair activities to ensure the continued habitability of any premises leased for human habitation. For the purposes of this section, […]
§6026. Dangerous conditions requiring minor repairs 1. Prohibition of dangerous conditions. A landlord who enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement renting premises for human habitation may not maintain or permit to exist on those premises any condition that endangers or materially impairs the health or safety of the tenants. [PL 2009, […]
§6027. Discrimination against families with children prohibited (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 480, §A10 (RAL). PL 1987, c. 770, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 245, §6 (RP).
§6028. Penalties for late payment of rent A landlord may assess a penalty against a residential tenant for late payment of rent for a residential dwelling unit according to this section. [PL 1987, c. 605 (AMD).] 1. Late payment. A payment of rent is late if it is not made within 15 days from […]
§6029. Discrimination based on general assistance escrow accounts prohibited (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 484, §4 (NEW). MRSA T. 14 §6029, sub-§3 (RP).
§6030-A. Protection of rental property or tenants 1. Commencing action. A landlord may file a petition against a tenant, a guest or invitee of a tenant or the owner of a dangerous pet on the premises for the protection of rental property or tenants when the landlord, the landlord’s employee or agent, the landlord’s rental […]
§6030-B. Environmental lead hazards 1. Environmental lead hazard disclosure. [PL 2011, c. 96, §1 (RP).] 2. Application. [PL 2011, c. 96, §2 (RP).] 3. Notification of repairs. A landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for residential property who undertakes, or who engages […]
§6030-C. Residential energy efficiency disclosure statement 1. Energy efficiency disclosure. A prospective tenant who will be paying utility costs has the right to obtain from an energy supplier for the unit offered for rental the amount of consumption and the cost of that consumption for the prior 12-month period. A landlord or other person who […]
§6030-D. Radon testing 1. Testing. By March 1, 2014, and, unless a mitigation system has been installed in that residential building, every 10 years thereafter when requested by a tenant, a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a residential building shall […]
§6030-E. Smoking policy 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, “smoking” means carrying or having in one’s possession a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other object giving off tobacco smoke. [PL 2011, c. 199, §1 (NEW).] 2. Smoking policy disclosure. A landlord who or other person who on […]
§6030-F. Firearms in federally subsidized housing 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Firearm” has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 10001, subsection 21. [PL 2015, c. 455, §1 (NEW).] B. “Rental agreement” means an agreement, written or […]
§6030-G. Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal 1. No liability. The owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage or other damages resulting […]
§6030. Unfair agreements 1. Illegal waiver of rights. It is an unfair and deceptive trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207 for a landlord to require a tenant to enter into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling unit, as defined in section 6021, in which the tenant agrees to […]
