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14 ME Rev Stat § 6035 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-A: SECURITY DEPOSITS ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS|14 §6035. Transfer of security deposit

 §6035. Transfer of security deposit 1.  Landlord's termination of interests in dwelling unit.  Upon termination of a landlord's interest in the dwelling unit, whether by sale, assignment, death, appointment of a receiver or otherwise, the person in possession of a security deposit, including, but not limited to, the landlord, the landlord's agent or the landlord's executor, shall, upon the transfer of the interest in the dwelling unit:   A. Provide to the landlord's successor in interest an accounting of the amount of each security deposit paid by each tenant and held by the person in possession of the security deposits, transfer the funds or any remainder after lawful deduction under this chapter to the landlord's successor in interest and provide to the tenant by mail:   (1) Notice of that transfer;   (2) Notice of the transferee's name and address; and   (3) A copy of the accounting of the amount of the security deposit transferred; or   [PL 1999, c. 213, §1 (RPR).]B. Return the funds or any remainder after lawful deductions under this section to the tenant.   [PL 1999, c. 213, §1 (RPR).]If the landlord's interest is terminated by sale, then the accounting and transfer of funds must occur no later than at the real estate closing. A person in possession of a security deposit, including, but not limited to, the landlord, the landlord's agent or the landlord's executor, shall provide written proof of the accounting and transfer of funds to the landlord's successor in interest at the real estate closing.   [PL 2007, c. 332, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Release from liability following compliance.  Upon compliance with this section, the person in possession of the security deposit shall be relieved of further liability, and the transferee, in relation to those funds, shall be deemed to have all of the rights and obligations of a landlord holding the funds as a security deposit.   [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 213, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 332, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6036 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-A: SECURITY DEPOSITS ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS|14 §6036. Waiver of provisions

 §6036. Waiver of provisions Any provision, whether oral or written, in or pertaining to a lease or tenancy at will agreement whereby any provision of this chapter for the benefit of a tenant or members of the tenant's household is waived is against public policy and is void.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §23 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 566, §23 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6037 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-A: SECURITY DEPOSITS ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS|14 §6037. Exemptions

 §6037. Exemptions 1.  Federally guaranteed mortgages.  Any of the provisions of this chapter relative to security deposits which may be in conflict with the terms of a mortgage guaranteed by the United States or any authority created under the laws thereof, shall not apply to security deposits held by a lessor who appears as the mortgagor in such a mortgage.   [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] 2.  Owner-occupied buildings of 5 or fewer units.  This chapter shall not apply to any tenancy for a dwelling unit which is part of a structure containing no more than 5 dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the landlord.   [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6038 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-A: SECURITY DEPOSITS ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS|14 §6038. Treatment of security deposit

 §6038. Treatment of security deposit 1.  Requirements.  During the term of a tenancy, a security deposit given to a landlord as part of a residential rental agreement may not be treated as an asset to be commingled with the assets of the landlord or any other entity or person. All security deposits received after October 1, 1979 must be held in an account of a bank or other financial institution under terms that place the security deposit beyond the claim of creditors of the landlord or any other entity or person, including a foreclosing mortgagee or trustee in bankruptcy, and that provide for transfer of the security deposit to a subsequent owner of the dwelling unit or to the tenant in accordance with section 6035. Upon the transfer of the dwelling unit, the new owner shall assume all responsibility for maintaining and returning to tenants all security deposits accounted for and transferred pursuant to section 6035. Upon request by a tenant, a landlord shall disclose the name of the institution and the account number where the security deposit is being held. A landlord may use a single escrow account to hold security deposits from all of the tenants. A landlord may use a single escrow account to hold security deposits from tenants residing in separate buildings if the buildings are owned by different entities as long as the different entities are substantially controlled or owned by a single landlord.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).] 2.  Remedies.  Upon a finding by a court that a violation of this section has occurred, the tenant is entitled to recover from the landlord actual damages, $500 or the equivalent of one month's rent, whichever is greatest, together with the aggregate amount of costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the action. The court may also award to the tenant reasonable attorney's fees.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).] 3.  Application.  The provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits collected by a landlord after June 1, 2010. As of October 1, 2010, the provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits held by or on behalf of a landlord.   [PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 315 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 428, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 213, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (RPR).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6045 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-C: DISCLOSURE OF RESIDENTIAL UTILITY COSTS|14 §6045. Disclosure of transmission and distribution utility costs

 §6045. Disclosure of transmission and distribution utility costs Upon request, a transmission and distribution utility, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, shall provide free of charge to current or prospective customers, tenants or property owners residential electric energy consumption and cost information for a dwelling unit for the prior 12-month period or figures reflecting the highest and lowest electric energy consumption and cost for the previous 12 months. The cost must include and separately identify the cost of the transmission and distribution utility's services and the cost of electricity. If a unit has been occupied for a period of less than 12 months or for any other reasons the utility does not have information regarding electricity consumption or costs for a period of 12 months, the utility shall estimate the unit's annual kilowatt-hour consumption or cost. The estimated cost must be based on the applicable standard-offer service price or default service price established by the Public Utilities Commission. Provision of this information is neither a breach of customer confidentiality nor a guarantee or contract by the utility as to future consumption levels for or the cost of the provision of electricity to that unit. For purposes of this section, "dwelling unit" includes mobile homes, apartments, buildings or other structures used for human habitation.   [PL 1999, c. 657, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 183, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 657, §6 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6046 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-C: DISCLOSURE OF RESIDENTIAL UTILITY COSTS|14 §6046. Disclosure of natural gas pipeline utility costs

 §6046. Disclosure of natural gas pipeline utility costs Upon request, a natural gas pipeline utility, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, shall provide free of charge to current or prospective customers, tenants or property owners residential natural gas energy consumption and cost information for a dwelling unit for the prior 12-month period or figures reflecting the highest and lowest natural gas energy consumption and cost for the previous 12 months. If a unit has been occupied for a period of less than 12 months, the natural gas pipeline utility shall estimate the unit's annual consumption and cost. Provision of this information is neither a breach of customer confidentiality nor a guarantee or contract by the utility as to future consumption levels for that unit. For purposes of this section, "dwelling unit" includes mobile homes, apartments, buildings or other structures used for human habitation.   [PL 1995, c. 11, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 11, §1 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6047 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-D: BUILDINGS ON LEASED LOTS|14 §6047. Application

 §6047. Application 1.  Parties to agreement; purposes of agreement.  This chapter applies to agreements between:   A. A person, referred to in this chapter as the "lessor," who owns land in territory under jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission; and   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).]B. A person, referred to in this chapter as the "lessee," who intends to construct or to occupy a building or buildings owned by that person on leased land in territory under jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for recreational or residential purposes on a seasonal or year-round basis or to operate a business consisting of a commercial sporting camp, campground or retail store.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).][PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).] 2.  Application.  This chapter applies to agreements entered into or renewed on or after July 25, 2002.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 612, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 653, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A12 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6048 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-D: BUILDINGS ON LEASED LOTS|14 §6048. Written lease and description required

 §6048. Written lease and description required An agreement described in section 6047 must be made in the form of a written lease and must include at least a general description of the boundaries of the land to be leased.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 612, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 653, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A12 (RPR).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6049 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-D: BUILDINGS ON LEASED LOTS|14 §6049. Required notice

 §6049. Required notice 1.  Required notice of change in terms.  A lessor must give a lessee at least 30 days' notice of a change in the terms of a lease.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).] 2.  Required notice of termination.  Unless the lease is terminated for cause, a lessor must give notice to a lessee of the intent to terminate the lease at least one year prior to the effective date of the termination. All terms of the lease remain in effect following the notice, except that:   A. Termination provisions of the lease to the extent inconsistent with this section are void, beginning on the date the notice is provided;   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).]B. The lessee may terminate the lease earlier than the effective date provided in the notice; and   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).]C. If the lessee violates the lease during the period between the giving of the notice and the termination date provided in the notice, this section no longer applies and the lessee has only the rights provided in the lease.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).]For purposes of this subsection, "cause" means violation by a lessee of a term of a lease.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 612, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 653, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A12 (RPR).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6050 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 710-D: BUILDINGS ON LEASED LOTS|14 §6050. Right of first refusal

 §6050. Right of first refusal A lessee of premises on which a structure owned by the lessee exists has the right of first refusal with regard to the leased premises if the lessor intends to sell or to offer to sell the leased premises as a separate parcel. Each lease subject to this chapter must make provision for a method of determining the sale price of the leased premises upon exercise of the right provided in this section. The lessor must give the lessee at least 90 days to accept the offer to purchase the lot.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §12 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 510, §A12 (NEW).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 711: EQUITY PROCEEDINGS|14 §6052. Partners and part owners

 §6052. Partners and part owners The court has jurisdiction of cases mentioned in section 6051, subsection 7, notwithstanding persons interested not within the jurisdiction of the court are not made parties; but, in such cases, no decree affects the right of any person not a party to the action, unless he voluntarily becomes a party before final decree, except as otherwise provided. In all such cases the court has jurisdiction, if the case requires it, over all property of the partnership or cotenancy within the State, and the other partners or cotenants, out of the jurisdiction, may protect their interests by coming in at any time as parties to the action; but, if there is no such property within the State, the jurisdiction of the court is limited to the adjustment of accounts and compelling contribution between the parties over whom the court has jurisdiction.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6053 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 711: EQUITY PROCEEDINGS|14 §6053. Property of debtor out of State or of uncertain value

 §6053. Property of debtor out of State or of uncertain value The court has jurisdiction of cases mentioned in section 6051, subsection 11, notwithstanding the fact that the property sought to be reached and applied is in the hands, possession or control of the debtor independently of any other person, or that it is not within the State, or that it is of uncertain value, provided the value can be ascertained by a sale or appraisal, or by any means within the ordinary procedure of the court, or that it cannot be reached and applied until a future time.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6054 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 711: EQUITY PROCEEDINGS|14 §6054. Interest of copartner applied in payment of plaintiff's debt (REPEALED)

 §6054. Interest of copartner applied in payment of plaintiff's debt (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 377, §3 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6071 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 712: CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS|14 §6071. Civil penalties for bad checks

 §6071. Civil penalties for bad checks 1.  Recovery of costs.  In any action against a person liable for a dishonored check, the holder may recover the amount of the check, the court costs and the processing charges incurred by the holder, plus interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of dishonor if:   A. The holder gives notice pursuant to section 6073 for payment of the check; and   [PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (AMD).]B. The person liable fails to tender the amount of the check, plus bank fees and mailing costs, within 10 days of receiving the notice set forth in section 6073.   [PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Attorney's fees.  If the person liable does not pay the amount of the check, plus costs and interest, before the hearing, then the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party. In addition, the court may award to the holder of the check a civil penalty, not to exceed $150, to be paid by the person liable for the check.   [PL 2009, c. 495, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Written agreement.  Nothing in this chapter supersedes the terms of a written agreement between the parties.   [PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (AMD).] 4.  Check defined.  As used in this chapter, "check" means a check, draft or order for the payment of money.   [PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Second dishonored check.  A person who intentionally issues or negotiates a 2nd check that is dishonored to the same payee within one year of issuing or negotiating the first dishonored check knowing that the check will not be honored by the maker or drawee is liable to the payee not only for the face amount of the check, the costs and attorney's fees pursuant to subsections 1 and 2, but also for additional liquidated damages if the check is dishonored and the drawer fails to pay the face amount of the check within 30 days of a written demand for payment by the payee.   A. If a check is not honored by the drawee bank because the drawer has no account with the bank, the additional liquidated damages are in an amount twice the face amount of the check or $750, whichever is less.   [PL 2005, c. 365, §1 (NEW).]B. If a check is not honored by the drawee bank because the drawer has insufficient funds on deposit with the bank, the additional liquidated damages are in an amount twice the face amount of the check or $400, whichever is less.   [PL 2005, c. 365, §1 (NEW).]For the purposes of this subsection, a check may be considered the 2nd dishonored check to the same payee if the first check to the same payee was not paid within 45 days of the issuance or negotiation of the first check.   [PL 2005, c. 365, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §D8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 288, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 365, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 495, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6072 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 712: CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS|14 §6072. Satisfaction of claim (REPEALED)

 §6072. Satisfaction of claim (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 288, §2 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6073 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 712: CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS|14 §6073. Notice for nonpayment

 §6073. Notice for nonpayment The notice must be in substantially the following form.   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]"Your check, draft or order made payable to .................. in the amount of ............. has not been accepted for payment by ......................, which is the drawee bank designated on your check. The check is dated ..................... and it is numbered ................   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]You are CAUTIONED that unless you pay the amount of this check within 10 days after the date this letter is postmarked, you may have to pay the following additional costs:   [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]1.  Attorney's fees;   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Service costs;   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Processing charges;   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).] 4.  Interest; and   [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).] 5.  A penalty not to exceed $150.   [PL 2009, c. 495, §2 (AMD).] You are advised to make payment to ....................... at the following address .................................... ."   [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 495, §2 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 717: NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP|14 §6451. Jurisdiction; applications for naturalization

 §6451. Jurisdiction; applications for naturalization The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of applications for naturalization. No other court established by this State shall entertain any primary or final declaration or application made by or in behalf of an alien to become a citizen of the United States or entertain jurisdiction of the naturalization of aliens.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 717: NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP|14 §6452. -- petitions for declaration of citizenship

 §6452. -- petitions for declaration of citizenship The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine complaints of persons alleging themselves to be citizens, resident and domiciled inhabitants of this State and praying a judicial declaration of such citizenship, residence and domicile. Such complaints shall set forth the grounds upon which the application is based, shall be supported by such evidence as the court shall deem necessary and shall be filed, heard and determined in the county in which the plaintiff claims residence. If such plaintiff desires a jury trial upon his complaint, he may indorse a request therefor upon the complaint at the time of entry and shall thereupon be entitled to the same.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 717: NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP|14 §6453. Notice to Attorney General

 §6453. Notice to Attorney General Notice of said complaint shall be given to the Attorney General by causing an attested copy of the same to be served upon him by an officer qualified to serve civil process, and the Attorney General may appear and be heard thereon.   [PL 1971, c. 544, §48 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 544, §48 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 717: NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP|14 §6454. Change of residence

 §6454. Change of residence In the event of a subsequent change of residence on the part of any person so declared to be a citizen of this State, said court shall have jurisdiction and authority upon complaint therefor and like proceedings had to make a judicial declaration of such change of residence, and decree that the former judgment entered in such case shall thereafter be of no force and effect.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 719: PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE|14 §6501. Civil action

 §6501. Civil action Persons seized or having a right of entry into real estate in fee simple or for life, as tenants in common or joint tenants, may be compelled to divide the same by a civil action for partition.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6502 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 719: PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE|14 §6502. Form

 §6502. Form Persons entitled as provided in section 6501, and those in possession or having a right of entry for a term of years, as tenants in common, may commence an action for partition in the Superior Court or District Court held in the county where such estate is by a complaint, clearly describing it and stating whether it is a fee simple, for life or for years, and the proportion claimed by them, the names of the other tenants in common and their places of residence, if known, and whether any or all of them are unknown.   [PL 1989, c. 392, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 392, §3 (AMD).