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In Maine, your landlord must bring you to court to evict you for not paying your rent (or other reasons). This official notice must follow some rules to be valid. If you have a lease, it must follow the rules in your lease.
If you have a written agreement, then your landlord should only give you notice as stated in the agreement. If you do not have an agreement, then the landlord only has to give you reasonable notice (usually 2-4 weeks).
Can you evict a tenant during the winter in Maine? Yes, a tenant can still be evicted during the winter months as long as the reason is valid and the court released a Writ of Possession.
If you are a tenant at will (no lease) Your landlord can evict you without giving a reason. But, they must give you 7 or 30 days notice in writing. There are some exceptions to this, explained below.
In Maine, the landlord can evict the tenant for violating lease terms. The landlord must provide a written notice called a 7-Day Notice to Quit, which gives the tenant seven days to move out of the rental unit.
What is the minimum heating standard? Every habitable room, except rooms used primarily for sleeping purposes, shall be provided with a minimum heating of (68) degrees Fahrenheit, as required by prevailing weather conditions from September 15 through May 15 of each year.
Maine Eviction Process Timeline Initial Notice Period Between 7 and 30 days, depending on the notice type and reason for eviction. Issuance/Service of Summons and Complaint Seven days prior to the eviction hearing. Court Hearing and Ruling on the Eviction Within 10 days of the return date listed on the summons.
Current law permits a landlord to evict a tenant after 30 days notice with or without good cause. This bill would define standards for an eviction of a tenant during the winter months from December 1st through March 31st.
Generally, tenants cannot unilaterally break or terminate their leases in Maine. They must provide their landlords with a written termination notice before termination. Landlords are required to provide their tenants with habitable premises.