Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 709 — Entry and Detainer, Subchapter 1: Residential Landlords and Tenants
The residential entry-and-detainer (eviction) subchapter: availability of remedy, commencement, mediation, writ of possession, appeal, judgment, the landlord’s duty to mitigate, remedies for illegal evictions, notice of rent or mandatory recurring fee increase (§ 6015), rent increase limitation (§ 6016), and sexual harassment (§ 6016-A). 20 sections including repealed stubs. Source: legislature.maine.gov, online edition current through October 1, 2026. Provenance: the Revisor of Statutes makes these documents available as a public service, reliance on them is at the user’s own risk, and the State does not warrant their accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness or provide legal advice. Verified 2026-10-21.
Provisions (20)
§ 6000
Definitions
§ 6001
Availability of remedy
§ 6002
Tenancy at will; buildings on land of another
§ 6003
Jurisdiction
§ 6004
Commencement of action
§ 6004-A
Mediation
§ 6005
Writ of possession; service
§ 6006
Claim of title
§ 6007
Allegation that defendant's claim is frivolous
§ 6008
Appeal
§ 6009
Judgment for plaintiff; possession on recognizance; damages
§ 6010
Sums due for rent and damages
§ 6010-A
Landlord's duty to mitigate
§ 6011
House of ill fame; lease void at landlord's option
§ 6012
Personal property
§ 6013
Property unclaimed by tenant
§ 6014
Remedies for illegal evictions
§ 6015
Notice of rent or mandatory recurring fee increase
§ 6016
Rent increase limitation
§ 6016-A