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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 4551–4640 (housing subchs.) § 4633

Prohibition against retaliation and coercion

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effective 10/21/2026MaineRetaliation Protections

Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 4551–4640 (housing subchs.) § 4633
1.
Retaliation.
A person may not discriminate against any individual because that individual has opposed any act or practice that is unlawful under this Act or because that individual made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this Act.






2.
Interference, coercion or intimidation.
It is unlawful for a person to coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of the rights granted or protected by this Act or because that individual has exercised or enjoyed, or has aided or encouraged another individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, those rights.






3.
Remedies and procedures.
The remedies and procedures available under sections 4611 to 4614 , 4621 , 4622 and 4623 are available to aggrieved persons for violations of subsections 1 and 2 .
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Plain English

Maine law under 5 M.R.S. § 4633 establishes two related protections in the housing context. First, it bars anyone from retaliating against a person who has opposed an unlawful housing practice or who has participated in a complaint, investigation, or hearing under the Maine Human Rights Act. Second, it independently prohibits coercing, intimidating, threatening, or interfering with anyone who is exercising rights protected by the Act, or who has helped another person do so. Individuals harmed by either form of conduct may pursue the same remedies and procedures available for other civil rights violations under the Act.

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

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Maine law should be aware that § 4633 extends civil rights protections beyond the initial act of discrimination itself. A compliant operator generally avoids any adverse action—such as refusing to renew a lease, raising rent, or reducing services—taken against a resident or applicant because that person filed a complaint, cooperated with an investigation, or asserted fair housing rights. Operators also take care that their agents and employees do not engage in threatening or coercive conduct toward individuals who have exercised or encouraged others to exercise rights under the Maine Human Rights Act.

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

For Tenants

Under 5 M.R.S. § 4633, tenants in Maine have the right to oppose unlawful housing practices, participate in investigations or hearings, and assist others in asserting their rights—without facing retaliation or intimidation from a landlord or property manager. If a tenant believes they have experienced retaliation or coercion after engaging in protected activity, the remedies available under the Maine Human Rights Act's enforcement provisions (sections 4611–4614, 4621–4623) may be available to them. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with § 4633 claims.

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. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4614

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553-A
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4630
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4581-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4632
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4612
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4622
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4614
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4613
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4612
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4614
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4551
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 337
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553-A
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4630
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4553-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4581-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4632
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4612
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4622
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4614
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4613
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4612
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4611
Me. Rev. Stat. § 4614
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4551

Related Rules

§ 2A
Reprisal for reporting violations of law, for tenant's union activity, or actions taken pursuant to laws protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking; defense; presumption
§ 47a-20
(Formerly Sec. 19-375a). Retaliatory action by landlord prohibited.
§ 47a-20a
Actions deemed not retaliatory.

Source Information

Source:https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4633.html
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