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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 9081–9090-A § 9085

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §§ 9081–9090-A § 9085
The office may adopt and enforce all necessary rules for the administration of this subchapter, and may repeal or amend such rules from time to time as may be in the public interest, insofar as that action is not in conflict with any of the provisions of this subchapter.
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Plain English

Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9085, the designated state office is granted authority to create, update, and repeal administrative rules needed to carry out this subchapter of Maine law. Any rules the office adopts must stay within the boundaries set by the subchapter itself and must serve the public interest. This provision is essentially an enabling clause that gives the office ongoing regulatory flexibility rather than establishing a specific substantive requirement.

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For Property Managers

Landlords and property managers operating under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9085 should be aware that the administering office can issue, revise, or rescind rules at any time, as long as those changes align with the subchapter and the public interest. Compliant operators generally monitor official rulemaking notices from the office to stay current with any procedural or substantive changes that may affect their obligations. Keeping records of which version of the rules was in effect during a given period is a practice commonly associated with sound compliance management.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9081–9085, tenants benefit indirectly from this provision because it ensures the administering office has the ongoing authority to refine and enforce the rules that govern this area of Maine housing law. If a tenant believes a rule has been applied incorrectly or that the office has acted outside its authority, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the office itself or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Maine administrative law. Staying informed about any rule changes the office announces can help tenants understand how their rights and protections may evolve over time.

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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 951
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9088
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9085
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9082
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9081
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9082
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 951
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9088
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9085
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9082
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9081
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9082

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Source Information

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