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14 ME Rev Stat § 4701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 2: BONDS|14 §4701. Execution stayed one year unless bond given

 §4701. Execution stayed one year unless bond given Execution shall not issue upon a judgment by default against an absent defendant in a personal action who has no actual notice thereof until one year after entry of the judgment unless the plaintiff first gives bond to the defendant with one or more sureties in double the amount of damages and costs, conditioned to repay to the defendant the amount of the judgment or any part thereof from which he may ultimately be relieved as a result of motion therefor. If a bond is given, any attachment of real or personal property or attachment on trustee process shall continue for 60 days after the bond is filed with the court. If a bond is not given, any such attachment shall continue for one year and 60 days after entry of the default judgment. If the defaulted defendant files within one year of the default judgment a motion for relief therefrom, any such attachment shall continue until 60 days after denial of the motion, if it is denied, and if the motion is granted in whole or in part, shall continue for the same period as the attachment would have continued if the default judgment had not been entered.
14 ME Rev Stat § 4702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 2: BONDS|14 §4702. Bond left with clerk

 §4702. Bond left with clerk The bond shall be deposited with the clerk, who shall decide upon the sufficiency of the sureties, subject to an appeal to a justice of the court.
14 ME Rev Stat § 4703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 2: BONDS|14 §4703. Executions on default judgment without bond, valid after one year

 §4703. Executions on default judgment without bond, valid after one year Whenever through accident, inadvertence or mistake an execution has been issued by the clerk or judge of any court in any county upon a judgment rendered on default of an absent defendant in a personal action, within one year after the rendition of such judgment, without deposit of the bond specified in sections 4701 and 4702, all proceedings upon or by virtue of such execution or judgment shall, after one year from the rendition of such judgment, have the same effect and validity as if the bond had been duly given, deposited and approved unless relief from the judgment has been sought within said year. If such relief from the judgment is denied, all such proceedings shall be valid as aforesaid after such dismissal.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5001. Several executions

 §5001. Several executions If goods or other property sold on execution have been attached by other creditors or seized on other executions by the same or another officer, or if, before payment of the residue to the debtor, any other writ of attachment or execution against him is delivered to the officer who made the sale, the proceeds shall be applied to the discharge of the several judgments in the order in which the writs of attachment or execution were served. The residue, if any, shall be paid over to the debtor.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5002. Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer

 §5002. Notice of 2nd attachment to first attaching officer If a share in a corporation or other property that may be attached without taking and keeping possession thereof is attached or taken on execution, and is subsequently attached or taken on execution by another officer, he shall give notice thereof to the officer who sells under the first attachment or seizure. If, without such notice, he pays the balance of the proceeds of the sale to the debtor, he is not liable therefor to the person claiming under such subsequent attachment or seizure.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5003. Preservation of lien in case of prior attachment

 §5003. Preservation of lien in case of prior attachment When real or personal estate is seized on execution and further service is suspended by a prior attachment thereof, such estate shall be bound by the seizure until it is set off or sold in whole or in part under the prior attachment, or until the attachment is dissolved, if the officer seizing such real estate, within 5 days thereafter, files in the office of the register of deeds in the county or district where it lies a copy of his return of the seizure, with the names of the parties, the court at which judgment was recovered, and the date and the amount of the execution. The register shall file and enter the same of record, as in case of attachment of real estate on writs. Like fees shall be allowed to the officer and register therefor.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5004. Removal of prior attachment

 §5004. Removal of prior attachment If the prior attachment is dissolved or the estate is set off or sold in part under it, the estate or remaining part thereof continues bound for 30 days thereafter by such seizure on execution. The service of the execution may be completed within that time as if the estate had been then first seized thereon, although the return day of the execution has passed.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5005. Setoff of executions

 §5005. Setoff of executions When an officer has in his hands executions, wherein the creditor in one is debtor in the other in the same capacity and trust, he shall cause one execution to satisfy the other so far as it will extend. If one of such executions is in the hands of the officer, and the creditor in the other tenders his execution to him and requests him to do so, he shall so set off one against the other.
14 ME Rev Stat § 5006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 5: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES; SECURITY|Chapter 509: EXECUTIONS|Subchapter 4: SUCCESSIVE EXECUTIONS|14 §5006. No setoff allowed

 §5006. No setoff allowed Executions shall not thus be set off against each other, when the sum due on one of them has been lawfully and in good faith assigned to another person before the creditor in the other execution became entitled to the sum due thereon; nor when there are several creditors or debtors in one execution, and the sum due on the other is due to or from a part of them only; nor to so much of the first execution as is due to the attorney in the action for his fees and disbursements therein.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6000 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6000. Definitions

 §6000. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]1.  Domestic violence.  "Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17-A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506-A, 506-B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 4 or dating partner, as defined in Title 19-A, section 4002, subsection 3-A.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sexual assault.  "Sexual assault" means any conduct described under Title 17‑A, chapters 11, 12 and 35 and Title 17-A, sections 852 and 853.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).] 2-A.  Sexual harassment.  "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances; sexually suggestive remarks or actions; unwanted hugs, touches or kisses; and requests for sexual favors. "Sexual harassment" includes retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.   [RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).] 3.  Stalking.  "Stalking" means any conduct described in Title 17‑A, section 210‑A.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Victim.  "Victim" means an individual who has been subject to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.   [PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 351, §1 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §13 (COR).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6003. Jurisdiction

 §6003. Jurisdiction The District Court shall have jurisdiction of cases of forcible entry and detainer.   The court shall schedule and hold the hearing as soon as practicable, but no later than 10 days after the return day except that the court may grant a continuance for good cause shown. Any defendant requesting a recorded hearing shall file a written answer enumerating all known defenses on or before the return day.   [PL 1997, c. 151, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 428, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 452, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 151, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6004. Commencement of action

 §6004. Commencement of action 1.  Summons and complaint; service.  The process of forcible entry and detainer must be commenced and service made in the same manner as other civil actions, except that if at least 3 good faith efforts on 3 different days have been made to serve the defendant, service may be accomplished by both mailing the summons and complaint by first-class mail to the defendant's last known address and leaving the summons and complaint at the defendant's last and usual place of abode. If service has been made by mailing and posting the summons and complaint, the plaintiff shall file with the court an affidavit demonstrating that compliance with the requirement of service has occurred. When the plaintiff lives out of the State and a recognizance is required of the plaintiff, any person may recognize in the plaintiff's behalf and is personally liable.   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Form notice.  If the defendant is a residential tenant, the plaintiff shall attach to the summons and complaint that is served on the defendant as provided in subsection 1 a one-page to 2-page form notice provided by the judicial branch in consultation with other resources and posted on the publicly accessible website of the judicial branch, written in language that is plain and readily understandable by the general public, that contains at a minimum the following:   A. A description of the court procedure to be followed in the case, including a clear explanation of the process that must be followed before a tenant is required to vacate a rental unit;   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]B. A statement that failure to appear at any scheduled status conference or hearing may result in the entry of judgment in favor of the landlord, which would require the tenant to leave the rental unit;   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]C. A list of rental assistance programs available to residential tenants;   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]D. A list of resources that provide legal information and representation available to residential tenants;   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]E. A list of resources that provide housing counseling available to residential tenants;   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]F. A statement that either party may request, or the court may at any time refer the parties to, mediation on any issue; and   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).]G. A court-approved form to request mediation.   [PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 135, §1 (RPR). PL 2015, c. 22, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 316, §1 (RPR).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6004-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6004-A. Mediation

 §6004-A. Mediation The court may, in any residential tenancy under this subchapter, at any time refer the parties to mediation on any issue.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]1.  Mediated agreement.  An agreement reached by the parties through mediation must be reduced to writing, signed by the parties and presented to the court for approval as a court order.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] 2.  No agreement; good faith effort required.  When agreement through mediation is not reached on an issue, the court shall determine that the parties made a good faith effort to mediate the issue before proceeding with a hearing. If the court finds that either party failed to make a good faith effort to mediate, the court may order the parties to submit to mediation, may dismiss the action or a part of the action, may render a decision or judgment by default, may assess attorney's fees and costs or may impose any other sanction that is appropriate in the circumstances.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Mediation not ordered; consent.  The court may not order mediation in cases in which no mediator is available or mediation would delay any hearing in the matter, unless the parties consent to a delay in the proceedings to allow mediation to take place.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Mediators provided.  The Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service, established in Title 4, section 18-B, shall provide mediators for mediations under this section.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] 5.  Rules; fees.  The Supreme Judicial Court may adopt rules of procedure for actions under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 246, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6005. Writ of possession; service

 §6005. Writ of possession; service When the defendant is defaulted or fails to show sufficient cause, judgment must be rendered against the defendant by the District Court for possession of the premises. Seven calendar days after the judgment is entered, the court shall issue the writ of possession to remove the defendant. The writ may be served by a sheriff or a constable. If at least 3 good faith efforts on 3 different days have been made to serve the defendant, service may be accomplished by both mailing the notice by first-class mail to the defendant's last known address and leaving the writ of possession at the defendant's last and usual place of abode. A writ of possession may not issue in any case in which the ground for termination of the tenancy at will was rent arrearage and the defendant paid the amount necessary to reinstate the tenancy as provided by section 6002.   [PL 1999, c. 248, §3 (AMD).]An additional writ of possession may be issued by the clerk at the request of the plaintiff after issuance of the first writ.   [PL 1989, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]When a writ of possession has been served on the defendant by a constable or sheriff, and the defendant fails to remove himself or his possessions within 48 hours of service by the constable or sheriff, the defendant is deemed a trespasser without right and the defendant's goods and property are considered by law to be abandoned and subject to section 6013.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 327, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 428, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 452, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 208, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 151, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 336, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §A6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 248, §3 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6006. Claim of title (REPEALED)

 §6006. Claim of title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 448, §1 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6007 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6007. Allegation that defendant's claim is frivolous (REPEALED)

 §6007. Allegation that defendant's claim is frivolous (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 448, §1 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6009 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6009. Judgment for plaintiff; possession on recognizance; damages (REPEALED)

 §6009. Judgment for plaintiff; possession on recognizance; damages (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 172, §2 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 448, §3 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6011 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6011. House of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option

 §6011. House of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option When the tenant of a dwelling house is convicted of keeping it as a house of ill fame, the lease or contract by which he occupies it may, at the option of the landlord, be deemed void and the landlord shall have the same remedy to recover possession as against a tenant holding over after his term expires.
14 ME Rev Stat § 6012 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6012. Personal property (REPEALED)

 §6012. Personal property (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 428 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 231 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 448, §4 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 133, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 245, §5 (RP).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6014 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6014. Remedies for illegal evictions

 §6014. Remedies for illegal evictions 1.  Illegal evictions.  Except as permitted by Title 15, chapter 517 or Title 17, chapter 91, evictions that are effected without resort to the provisions of this chapter are illegal and against public policy. Illegal evictions include, but are not limited to, the following.   A. No landlord may willfully cause, directly or indirectly, the interruption or termination of any utility service being supplied to the tenant including, but not limited to, water, heat, light, electricity, gas, telephone, sewerage, elevator or refrigeration, whether or not the utility service is under the control of the landlord, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs are in process or during temporary emergencies.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW).]B. No landlord may willfully seize, hold or otherwise directly or indirectly deny a tenant access to and possession of the tenant's rented or leased premises, other than through proper judicial process.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW).]C. No landlord may willfully seize, hold or otherwise directly or indirectly deny a tenant access to and possession of the tenant's property, other than by proper judicial process.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 66, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Remedies.  Upon a finding that an illegal eviction has occurred, the court shall find one or both of the following.   A. The tenant is entitled to recover actual damages or $250, whichever is greater.   [PL 1991, c. 666 (AMD).]B. The tenant is entitled to recover the aggregate amount of costs and expenses determined by the court to have been reasonably incurred on the tenant's behalf in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action, together with a reasonable amount for attorneys' fees.   [PL 1991, c. 666 (AMD).][PL 1991, c. 666 (AMD).] 3.  Good faith.  A court may award attorneys' fees to the defendant if, upon motion and hearing, it is determined that an action filed pursuant to this section was not brought in good faith and was frivolous or intended for harassment only.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW).] 4.  Nonexclusivity.  The remedies provided in this section are in addition to any other rights and remedies conferred by law.   [PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 666 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 66, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6015 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6015. Notice of rent increase

 §6015. Notice of rent increase Rent charged for residential estates may be increased by the lessor only after providing at least 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 attorney's fees and costs.   [PL 2003, c. 259, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 259, §1 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6016 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6016. Rent increase limitation

 §6016. Rent increase limitation Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.   [PL 1985, c. 293, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 293, §5 (AMD).
14 ME Rev Stat § 6016-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL|Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 709: ENTRY AND DETAINER|Subchapter 1: RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS|14 §6016-A. Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act

 §6016-A. Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act A landlord or a landlord's agent may not subject a tenant to sexual harassment.   [PL 2019, c. 351, §4 (NEW).]Nothing in this subchapter limits the application of the Maine Human Rights Act.   [PL 2019, c. 351, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 351, §4 (NEW).