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The Owner should provide tenants with information regarding local fuel or utility company budget plans, which may ease charges incurred during high usage months.
Under 99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 7, property owners are encouraged to share information with tenants about budget plan options offered by local fuel or utility companies. These plans are designed to spread energy costs more evenly across the year, potentially reducing the financial burden during high-usage months like winter. The provision is advisory in nature, describing a recommended practice rather than imposing a strict mandate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 7, compliant property owners generally make an effort to inform tenants about budget or levelized payment plans available through local fuel or utility providers. This can be done through written notices, lease addenda, or informational handouts at move-in or before the heating season begins. Keeping a record of when and how this information was shared is a common practice among diligent operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
99-346 Code of Maine Rules ch. 5 § 7 reflects an expectation that your owner will provide you with information about local fuel or utility budget plans that can help manage energy costs throughout the year. If you have not received this information, you may consider reaching out to your landlord directly or contacting your local fuel or utility company to ask about available budget or levelized billing programs. Tenant-rights organizations in Maine can also help you understand what steps are generally available if you believe a landlord has not followed applicable guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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