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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6000–6016-A § 6016-A

Sexual harassment prohibited; Maine Human Rights Act

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Verified 10/21/2026 · Next check 10/28/2026
effective 10/21/2026MaineSexual Harassment in Housing

Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6000–6016-A § 6016-A
A landlord or a landlord's agent may not subject a tenant to sexual harassment.


Nothing in this subchapter limits the application of the Maine Human Rights Act .
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Plain English

Under 14 M.R.S. § 6016-A, landlords and their agents are expressly prohibited from subjecting tenants to sexual harassment in the context of a rental housing relationship. This provision also makes clear that the protections of the Maine Human Rights Act continue to apply alongside these landlord-tenant rules, meaning tenants may have overlapping avenues of protection under both bodies of law. The rule reflects a legislative determination that freedom from sexual harassment is a fundamental component of a tenant's right to housing.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Section 6016-A places an affirmative obligation on property owners and their agents — including property managers, maintenance staff, and leasing personnel — to refrain from any conduct toward tenants that constitutes sexual harassment. Compliant operators generally maintain clear anti-harassment policies, train all agents who interact with tenants, and establish internal reporting mechanisms to address complaints promptly. Because the Maine Human Rights Act also applies, operators should be aware that liability exposure may extend beyond the landlord-tenant statute itself.

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

For Tenants

Under 14 M.R.S. § 6016-A, tenants have an explicit statutory right to be free from sexual harassment by a landlord or any of the landlord's agents. Because the provision preserves the full application of the Maine Human Rights Act, tenants may also have the ability to pursue a complaint through the Maine Human Rights Commission as an additional or alternative enforcement path. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Maine can help individuals understand the range of options available under both the landlord-tenant statute and the Human Rights Act.

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. § 6015
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6004
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6016
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6015
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6004
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6005
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6013
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6005
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6016
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6005
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6002
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6013
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6005
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6000
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6001
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 709
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002

Related Rules

§ 3A
Employers' policies against sexual harassment; preparation of model policy; education and training programs
§ 100.600
§ 100.600 Quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment.
§ 6-10-040
Sexual harassment

Source Information

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