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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 953 § 9097-B

Entry and detainer

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 953 § 9097-B
Process of forcible entry and detainer pursuant to Title 14, chapter 709 must be used in mobile home evictions. This process includes mediation under Title 14, chapter 709, subchapter 1 .
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Plain English

Under Maine law, 10 M.R.S. §§ 9091–9097-B, the only legally recognized method for evicting a mobile home resident is the formal forcible entry and detainer process established in Title 14, chapter 709. That process also incorporates a mediation component under Title 14, chapter 709, subchapter 1, meaning parties have an opportunity to resolve the dispute before a court issues a final ruling. No informal or self-help removal of a mobile home occupant is permitted under this framework.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators of mobile home parks in Maine must follow the forcible entry and detainer process outlined in Title 14, chapter 709 whenever they seek to remove a resident, as required by 10 M.R.S. §§ 9091–9097-B. Compliant park operators initiate the formal court process rather than attempting any informal removal, and they participate in the mediation step required under Title 14, chapter 709, subchapter 1. Skipping the statutory process or bypassing mediation would place an operator outside the bounds of what the law permits.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Maine's 10 M.R.S. §§ 9091–9097-B provides mobile home residents with the protection of a mandatory court-based eviction process; a park owner cannot remove a resident without going through the forcible entry and detainer procedure under Title 14, chapter 709. Residents also have a right to participate in mediation under Title 14, chapter 709, subchapter 1 before any final court determination is made. Tenants who believe this process is not being followed may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization, Maine's courts, or legal aid for information about available options.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 709

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9093-B
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097-B
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9099
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9093-B
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097-B
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9099

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Appeal; bond; actions thereon; waiver; appeal of waiver or periodic payments; notice of decision

Source Information

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