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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 953 § 9097-C

Penalties for late payment of rent

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, ch. 953 § 9097-C
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may assess a penalty against a tenant for late payment of rent under this section.




1.
Late payment.
A payment of rent is late if it is not made within 15 days from the time the payment is due.






2.
Maximum penalty.
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent that exceeds 4% of the amount due for one month.






3.
Notice in writing.
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent unless the owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents gives the tenant written notice at the time the owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents and tenant enter into the rental agreement that a penalty, up to 4% of one month's rent, may be charged for the late payment of rent.
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Plain English

Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9091–9097-C, Maine law sets specific rules for when and how mobile home park owners may charge late fees on rent. A rent payment is considered late only after 15 days have passed from its due date, and any penalty assessed cannot exceed 4% of one month's rent. Additionally, the right to charge such a penalty only exists if the tenant was given written notice of the potential fee at the time the rental agreement was signed.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 10 M.R.S. §§ 9091–9097-C, compliant mobile home park operators ensure that any late-fee provision is disclosed in writing to the tenant at the time the rental agreement is executed, not after the fact. Operators also confirm that no late fee is assessed until at least 15 days after the rent due date, and that the fee charged does not exceed 4% of one month's rent. Maintaining clear records of the written notice provided at lease signing is a standard practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance with this provision.

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. §§ 9091–9097-C, tenants in Maine mobile home parks have the right to a 15-day grace period before any late fee can be charged, and that fee cannot exceed 4% of one month's rent. Importantly, a late fee is only permissible if the tenant received written notice of the potential penalty at the time the rental agreement was entered into — without that notice, the fee may not be enforceable. Tenants who believe a late fee was improperly charged may consider raising this provision as a defense in any related proceeding, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or contacting a local legal aid office for general information about their options.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9093-B
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097-B
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9099
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9093-B
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9094-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9097-B
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 953
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9091
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9099

Related Rules

§ 504B.177
LATE FEES.
§ 90.260
Late rent payment charge or fee; restrictions; calculation.
§ 118A.210
Payment of rent; term of tenancy; late fee.

Source Information

Source:https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10sec9097-C.html
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