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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6021–6030-K § 6030-A

Protection of rental property or tenants

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6021–6030-K § 6030-A
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 property or persons who are tenants of the landlord have experienced harm or have been threatened with harm by a tenant of the landlord, a guest or invitee of a tenant or a dangerous pet on the premises. The landlord may file the petition in the landlord's own name or, when the landlord has written authority from a tenant to do so, may file the action on behalf of the aggrieved tenant, or both.






2.
Procedures and relief.
Actions under this section are governed by the procedural provisions of Title 5, chapter 337‑A . In addition, a temporary order may be sought if the landlord's rental property is in an immediate and present danger of suffering substantial damage as a result of the defendant's actions, and additional injunctive relief may be granted enjoining the defendant from damaging the landlord's or aggrieved tenant's property or from threatening, assaulting, molesting, confronting or otherwise disturbing the peace of the landlord, the landlord's employee or agent or of any aggrieved tenant.
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Plain English

Maine law under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 & 6030-A establishes a civil petition process that allows a landlord to seek court protection when rental property or tenants face harm or threatened harm from a tenant, that tenant's guest or invitee, or a dangerous pet on the premises. The provision permits courts to issue temporary orders when property faces immediate and substantial danger, as well as broader injunctive relief barring the respondent from damaging property or disturbing the peace of those involved. The landlord may bring the petition in their own name, or—with written tenant authorization—on behalf of an affected tenant, or both simultaneously.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 22, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 & 6030-A, operators who document incidents of harm or credible threats—whether directed at the property, staff, or other tenants—have a statutory pathway to seek court-ordered protection through a formal petition. Compliant operators typically maintain written records of incidents, obtain written authorization from affected tenants before filing on their behalf, and follow the procedural requirements of Title 5, chapter 337-A when pursuing relief. When property faces immediate and substantial danger, the statute also allows landlords to seek a temporary protective order on an expedited basis.

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

For Tenants

Section 6030-A of Title 14 of the Maine Revised Statutes gives tenants a recognized interest in the petition process: a landlord may file a protective action on a tenant's behalf, but only with that tenant's written authorization. Tenants who are experiencing harm or threats from another tenant, a guest, or a dangerous pet on the premises may want to understand their rights under this provision, including the possibility of injunctive relief that can prohibit further disturbance or property damage. Tenants seeking to understand their options under 14 M.R.S. § 6030-A may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Maine housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 22, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6027
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6024
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 710
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6027
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6024
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 710
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021-A

Related Rules

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TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
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Source Information

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