Asked by user in Maine. Answered by Enjuris Editors.
Landlords in Maine have certain duties. Most of these duties can be found in Title 14, Chapter 17 of the Maine Revised Statutes.
One of the duties that landlords have is to remedy any conditions that endanger or materially impair the health or safety of tenants.
Under the law, it’s unacceptable to slow or hinder an exit from a rental unit.
I would recommend sending your landlord a letter notifying him that the snow is interfering with your ability to safely exit your rental unit and that you would like for him to remedy the situation. I would send the letter “certified mail with return receipt requested” so that you have proof of receipt. If the landlord fails to remedy the condition, you might consider taking him to small claims court.