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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 205-A–214 § 205-A

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, §§ 205-A–214 § 205-A
This chapter will be known as and may be cited as the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Section 205-A of Maine's Title 5 establishes the official name of the chapter as the 'Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.' This provision is purely a naming clause, giving the law a short title that can be used when referencing or citing it in legal documents, court filings, or public discourse. It does not itself create rights or obligations but serves as the foundational identifier for the broader statutory scheme that follows.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Maine should be aware that 5 M.R.S. § 205-A designates the governing chapter as the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this Act's full scope, as its provisions can apply to rental housing practices that may be deemed unfair or deceptive. Knowing the Act's official name helps operators correctly identify the legal framework when reviewing compliance obligations or responding to regulatory inquiries.

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

For Tenants

The Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, named under 5 M.R.S. § 205-A, is the statutory framework that may provide protections against unfair or deceptive practices in the marketplace, potentially including certain rental housing situations. Tenants who believe they have experienced such practices can look to this Act as a starting point for understanding what legal avenues may exist. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Maine Attorney General's office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Act's broader provisions.

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. 5, ch. 10
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 10
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 209
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 211
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 209
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 10
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, ch. 10
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 209
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 211
Me. Rev. Stat. § 207
Me. Rev. Stat. § 209

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