Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 9081–9090-A § 9086
Right of entry and inspection
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The office and any duly designated officer or employee thereof may enter upon the premises of any manufactured housing community licensed pursuant to this subchapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this subchapter and any rules in force pursuant to this subchapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises under its jurisdiction that the office has reason to believe are being operated or maintained without a license, but any such entry or inspection of any premises may not be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge of the premises or, after hearing, upon order of the court.
Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9086, state office representatives are authorized to enter and inspect licensed manufactured housing communities at reasonable times to assess compliance with applicable statutes and rules. This right of entry also extends to premises the office has reason to believe are operating without a required license. However, for any unlicensed premises, entry requires either the consent of the owner or person in charge, or a court order issued after a hearing — inspectors cannot simply enter without one of those two conditions being met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured housing communities subject to 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9086 should be aware that state office personnel may conduct compliance inspections at any reasonable time without advance notice. A compliant operator generally cooperates with authorized inspectors, maintains records demonstrating licensure, and ensures the community is operated in accordance with applicable rules. Operators of unlicensed premises retain the right to withhold consent to entry absent a court order, though operating without a required license itself carries its own regulatory implications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9086, residents of manufactured housing communities benefit from a regulatory framework that includes state oversight through periodic inspections of licensed communities. If a community appears to be operating without a license, the state office has authority to seek entry and investigate, which can be a pathway toward addressing compliance concerns. Tenants who believe their community is unlicensed or out of compliance may consider contacting the relevant state office directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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