Maine
State housing and tenant protection laws
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10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9081License required
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9082Fees
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9083Issuance of licenses
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9084Rules
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9085Right of entry and inspection
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9086Penalties
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9087Municipal inspections
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9088Denial or refusal to renew license
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9089Municipal foreclosure; unlicensed manufactured housing communities
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9090Transfer assessment
10 M.R.S. §§ 9081 et seq. § 9090-ADefinitions
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9091Purchase of equipment
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9092Fees; charges; assessments; rules
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9093Fees charged to applicants for lease of mobile home or mobile home park lot
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9093-AManufactured housing community increase in lot rent and fees
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9093-BRestrictions on sale or removal of mobile homes
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9094Restrictions on sale when a mobile home park is sold
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9094-ATransfer assessment
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9094-BRestrictions on the purchase of fuel oil or bottled gas
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9095Space for purchaser of mobile home from owner of park
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9096Terms of rental agreement
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9097Unfair rental contracts
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9097-AEntry and detainer
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9097-BPenalties for late payment of rent
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9097-CSecurity deposits
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9098Implied warranty and covenant of habitability
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9099Violations
10 M.R.S. §§ 9091 et seq. § 9100APPLICABILITY
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 1VALIDITY OF LOCAL ORDINANCES
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 2DEFINITIONS
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 3ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD INVESTIGATIONS
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 4SCREENING AND BLOOD LEAD TEST REQUIREMENTS
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 5VIOLATIONS
10-144 Code of Maine Rules ch. 292 § 6Installation; consent of building owner required
14 M.R.S. § 6041 § 6041Definitions
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6000Availability of remedy
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6001Tenancy at will; buildings on land of another
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6002Jurisdiction
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6003Commencement of action
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6004Mediation
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6004-AWrit of possession; service
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6005Claim of title
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6006Allegation that defendant's claim is frivolous
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6007Appeal
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6008Judgment for plaintiff; possession on recognizance; damages
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6009Sums due for rent and damages
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6010Landlord's duty to mitigate
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6010-AHouse of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6011Personal property
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6012Property unclaimed by tenant
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6013Remedies for illegal evictions
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6014Notice of rent or mandatory recurring fee increase
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6015Rent increase limitation
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6016Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act
14 M.R.S. §§ 6000 et seq. § 6016-AImplied warranty and covenant of habitability
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6021Treatment of bedbug infestation
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6021-AReceipts for rent payments and security deposits
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6022Limit on initial amount paid by tenant
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6022-AAgency
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6023Heat and utilities in common areas
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6024Landlord failure to pay for utility service
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6024-AAccess to premises
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6025Access to care for animals
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6025-ADisclosure of information
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6025-BDangerous conditions requiring minor repairs
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6026Municipal intervention to provide for basic necessities
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6026-ADiscrimination against families with children prohibited
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6027Penalties for late payment of rent
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6028Discrimination based on general assistance escrow accounts prohibited
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6029Unfair agreements
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030Protection of rental property or tenants
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-AEnvironmental lead hazards
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-BResidential energy efficiency disclosure statement
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-CRadon testing
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-DSmoking policy
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-EFirearms in federally subsidized housing
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-FInjuries or property damage involving an assistance animal
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-GFees charged to applicants for lease of residential dwelling unit
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-HOptional recurring fee
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-ITotal price disclosure statement
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-JModel residential lease
14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq. § 6030-KDefinitions
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6031Maximum security deposit
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6032Return of the security deposit
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6033Wrongful retention; damages
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6034Transfer of security deposit
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6035Waiver of provisions
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6036Exemptions
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6037Treatment of security deposit
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6038Surety bonds
14 M.R.S. §§ 6031 et seq. § 6039Disclosure of transmission and distribution utility costs
14 M.R.S. §§ 6045–6046 § 6045Disclosure of natural gas pipeline utility costs
14 M.R.S. §§ 6045–6046 § 6046Application
14 M.R.S. §§ 6047–6050 § 6047Written lease and description required
14 M.R.S. §§ 6047–6050 § 6048Required notice
14 M.R.S. §§ 6047–6050 § 6049Right of first refusal
14 M.R.S. §§ 6047–6050 § 6050Power of sale; procedure; notice; form
14 M.R.S. §§ 6203-A, 6203-H, 6322-A, 6326 § 6203-AOption contract for purchase of real property or rent-to-own real property
14 M.R.S. §§ 6203-A, 6203-H, 6322-A, 6326 § 6203-HNotice to tenants of foreclosure judgment
14 M.R.S. §§ 6203-A, 6203-H, 6322-A, 6326 § 6322-AOrder of abandonment for residential properties in foreclosure
14 M.R.S. §§ 6203-A, 6203-H, 6322-A, 6326 § 6326Definitions
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1315Restrictions on use of lead-based substances
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1316Inspection of dwelling units and child-occupied facilities by department
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1320Inspection of dwellings by department
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1320-ANotice and removal
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1321Child occupants
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1322No impairment to civil damages; local ordinances
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1324Violation
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1325Injunction requiring removal
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1326Essential maintenance practices
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1327Registry of leased lead-safe residential dwellings
22 M.R.S. §§ 1315 et seq. (housing) § 1331Smoke detectors
25 M.R.S. §§ 2464, 2468, 2469 § 2464Carbon monoxide detectors
25 M.R.S. §§ 2464, 2468, 2469 § 2468Fuel gas detectors
25 M.R.S. §§ 2464, 2468, 2469 § 2469Ordinance power
30-A M.R.S. § 3001 § 3001Housing rentals and tenant admissions; veteran preference
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4743Purpose
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4971Definitions
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4972Definitions
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4972-ANotification of intent to sell
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4973Notification of expiration
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4973-APurchase property; construct housing
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4974Provide financing
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4975Conversion of property
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4976Rules
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4977Penalty
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4978Maine Eviction Prevention Program
30-A M.R.S. §§ 4971 et seq. (housing tenants) § 4994-DShort title
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 205-ADefinitions
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 206Unlawful acts and conduct
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 207Exceptions
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 208Injunction; procedures
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 209Discontinuance; costs
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 210Examination; notice requirements
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 211Penalties
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 212Private remedies
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 213Waiver; public policy
5 M.R.S. §§ 205-A et seq. § 214Title
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4551Policy
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4552Definitions
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4553Physical or mental disability
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4553-AConstruction
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4554Application
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4555Right to freedom from discrimination in housing; exceptions
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4581Unlawful housing discrimination
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4581-AUnlawful housing discrimination
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4582Unlawful housing discrimination on the basis of disability
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4582-AStandards and certification
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4582-BStandards for multifamily and public housing constructed on or after September 1, 2012
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4582-CApplication
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4583Complaint
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4611Procedure on complaints
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4612Procedure in Superior Court
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4613Attorney's fees and costs
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4614Civil action
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4621Limitations on attorneys' fees and damages; procedures
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4622Consolidation of cases
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4623Discrimination by public entities prohibited
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4630Burden of proof
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4631Offensive names
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4632Prohibition against retaliation and coercion
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4633Right to breast-feed
5 M.R.S. §§ 4551 et seq. (housing provisions) § 4634GENERALLY
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.01EXEMPTIONS
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.02DEFINITIONS
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.03DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.04DISCRIMINATION IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE-RELATED TRANSACTIONS
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.05PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.06HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.07INTERFERENCE, COERCION OR INTIMIDATION
94-348 Code of Maine Rules ch. 8 § 8.09PRESERVATION AND RELOCATION RULE
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 34 § wholeDefinitions.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 1Applicability.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 2Section 8 Units.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 3Rent Restricted Units.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 4MSHA Approval.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 5Energy Conservation.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 6Budget Plans.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 7Federal Regulations.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 8Code Compilations
14 M.R.S. ch. 709 (subch. 1)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6000–6016-AMaine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 709 — Entry and Detainer, Subchapter 1: Residential Landlords and Tenants
The residential entry-and-detainer (eviction) subchapter: availability of remedy, commencement, mediation, writ of possession, appeal, judgment, the landlord’s duty to mitigate, remedies for illegal evictions, notice of rent or mandatory recurring fee increase (§ 6015), rent increase limitation (§ 6016), and sexual harassment (§ 6016-A). 20 sections including repealed stubs. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 710
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6021–6030-KMaine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710 — Rental Property
Implied warranty and covenant of habitability (§ 6021), bedbug infestation, receipts, access to premises, dangerous conditions, late-payment penalties, unfair agreements, lead, radon, smoking policy, applicant fees (§ 6030-H), the optional recurring fee (§ 6030-I), total price disclosure and the model residential lease. 27 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 710-A
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 710-AMaine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710-A — Security Deposits on Residential Rental Units
Definitions, maximum security deposit (§ 6032), return of the deposit (§ 6033) and wrongful retention and damages (§ 6034). 9 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 710-B
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6041Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710-B — Cable Television and Over-the-Air Reception Device Installation
Installation of cable television and over-the-air reception devices; consent of the building owner required (§ 6041). 1 section. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 710-C
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6045–6046Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710-C — Disclosure of Residential Utility Costs
Landlord disclosure of transmission and distribution utility costs (§ 6045) and natural gas pipeline utility costs (§ 6046). 2 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 710-D
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6047–6050Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710-D — Buildings on Leased Lots
Application, written lease and description required (§ 6048), required notice (§ 6049) and right of first refusal (§ 6050) for buildings on leased lots. 4 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
10 M.R.S. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 953Maine Revised Statutes Title 10, Chapter 953 — Regulation of Mobile Home Parks; Landlord and Tenant
Manufactured housing community lot-rent increases (§ 9093-B: 90 days’ notice, once per calendar year), applicant fees, sale restrictions, terms of rental agreement, entry and detainer, security deposits, and the habitability warranty. 17 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
5 M.R.S. ch. 337 (housing)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 4551–4640 (housing subchs.)Maine Revised Statutes Title 5, Chapter 337 — Maine Human Rights Act (housing subchapters)
The housing-relevant subchapters of the Maine Human Rights Act: definitions, unlawful housing discrimination, Commission procedure, and retaliation. The employment, public-accommodation, credit and education subchapters are not included. 25 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
5 M.R.S. ch. 10
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 205-A–214Maine Revised Statutes Title 5, Chapter 10 — Unfair Trade Practices Act
The Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act; § 213 gives a private remedy to a person who leases property for personal, family or household purposes. 10 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
30-A M.R.S. § 3001
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 30-A, § 3001Maine Revised Statutes Title 30-A, Section 3001 — Home Rule (municipal ordinance power)
Municipal home-rule power; subsection 3 limits an ordinance that would “frustrate the purpose of any state law”. The anchor for Maine’s state-local preemption analysis. 1 section. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
25 M.R.S. §§ 2464, 2468, 2469
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 2464, 2468, 2469Maine Revised Statutes Title 25 — Smoke, Carbon Monoxide and Fuel Gas Detectors in Rental Units
Landlord duties to install and maintain smoke, carbon monoxide and fuel gas detectors in rental units. 3 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
22 M.R.S. ch. 252 (housing)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, §§ 1315–1331 (housing)Maine Revised Statutes Title 22, Chapter 252 — Lead Poisoning Control Act (housing sections)
Owner duties for lead hazards in rented dwellings, including the rental ban on posted dwellings and tenant relocation (§ 1322) and the registry of leased lead-safe dwellings (§ 1331). Carve-out sections only. 11 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
10 M.R.S. ch. 951 (subch. 6)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 9081–9090-AMaine Revised Statutes Title 10, Chapter 951, Subchapter 6 — Manufactured Housing Communities
Community licensing, inspection, penalties, municipal foreclosure of an unlicensed community, and the transfer assessment. Carve-out subchapter only. 11 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
30-A M.R.S. ch. 201 (housing)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 30-A, §§ 4971–4978, 4743, 4994-DMaine Revised Statutes Title 30-A, Chapter 201 — Housing Authority provisions (subchapter 12 and §§ 4743, 4994-D)
Preservation of affordable rental housing (owner notice before sale or loss of affordability, tenant stay and relocation), the Maine Eviction Prevention Program for-cause rule, and housing-authority tenant admission. Carve-out sections only. 12 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
14 M.R.S. ch. 713 (tenant sections)
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6203-A, 6203-H, 6322-A, 6326Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 713 — Foreclosure (tenant-facing sections)
The four foreclosure sections that reach residential tenants and occupants: judgment copy to tenants, order of abandonment, power-of-sale notice, and rent-to-own occupancy. 4 sections. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
94-348 CMR ch. 8
94-348 Me. Code R. ch. 8Code of Maine Rules 94-348 Chapter 8 — Maine Human Rights Commission: Housing Regulations
The Commission’s housing regulations for owners, lessees, sublessees and managing agents: exemptions, definitions including covered multifamily dwellings, prohibited practices, and housing for older persons. Source: Maine Secretary of State rules page, a courtesy copy: the Secretary of State states the posted rules are not “official” copies for use in adjudicatory or evidentiary proceedings (DEC-042: this does not restrict redistribution under the government edicts doctrine). Verified 2026-10-21.
10-144 CMR ch. 292
10-144 Me. Code R. ch. 292Code of Maine Rules 10-144 Chapter 292 — Rules Relating to the Lead Poisoning Control Act
Landlord requirements when child occupants are present, the bar on evicting a family with children for newly known lead, and deposit and rent portability to a substitute unit. Source: Maine Secretary of State rules page, a courtesy copy: the Secretary of State states the posted rules are not “official” copies for use in adjudicatory or evidentiary proceedings (DEC-042: this does not restrict redistribution under the government edicts doctrine). Verified 2026-10-21.
99-346 CMR ch. 34
99-346 Me. Code R. ch. 34Code of Maine Rules 99-346 Chapter 34 — MaineHousing: Preservation and Relocation Rule
Implements 30-A M.R.S. §§ 4973–4976: notice contents, appraisal, and relocation assistance. Source: Maine Secretary of State rules page, a courtesy copy: the Secretary of State states the posted rules are not “official” copies for use in adjudicatory or evidentiary proceedings (DEC-042: this does not restrict redistribution under the government edicts doctrine). Verified 2026-10-21.
99-346 CMR ch. 5
99-346 Me. Code R. ch. 5Code of Maine Rules 99-346 Chapter 5 — MaineHousing: Energy Cost and Utility Allowance Determinations
Owner duties on rent-restricted and Section 8 units: annual utility-allowance review and MaineHousing approval. Source: Maine Secretary of State rules page, a courtesy copy: the Secretary of State states the posted rules are not “official” copies for use in adjudicatory or evidentiary proceedings (DEC-042: this does not restrict redistribution under the government edicts doctrine). Verified 2026-10-21.