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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 121st

CHAPTER 259
S.P. 451 - L.D. 1381

An Act To Regulate the Landlord-tenant Relationship

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

     Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §6015, as amended by PL 1985, c. 293, §4, is further amended to read:

§6015. Notice of rent increase

     Rent charged for residential estates may be increased by the lessor only after providing at least 30 45 days' written notice to the tenant. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest, and reasonable attorneys' attorney's fees and costs.

Effective September 13, 2003, unless otherwise indicated.

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