Tenant Rights In Maine

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In Maine, landlords cannot enter a rental property without reasonable notice, typically 24 hours. Even without a signed lease, a residency can be established based on circumstances, and a 30-day eviction notice is generally required for at-will tenants. If your daughter was living with her boyfriend and received an eviction notice, she might have legal protections against eviction. For personalized advice, contact Pine Tree Legal Assistance, a nonprofit organization in Maine that provides free legal help to low-income individuals.

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I have a tenant question.
Hello Donna, I'm glad you reached out. Could you please specify your tenant question? Also, could you please let me know your location as tenancy laws can vary depending on the jurisdiction?
Casco maine
Hello Donna, I understand you have some tenant-related questions. Could you please elaborate on the specifics of your situation? Knowing more details will help me provide more accurate information.
My daughter boyfriend. Broke up with her. He's been staying at his sister's. He gave her a eviction notice. So my question is would a landlord have a joint account with the tenant?
Hello Donna, in Maine, there is no law that requires a landlord to have a joint account with a tenant. The landlord-tenant relationship typically involves a written lease agreement, which doesn't necessitate a joint bank account. However, every situation is unique, and specific details may cause variation.
He still goes in the house without notice. And my daughter wasn't a tenant she was a girlfriend.
Hello Donna,
Maine law states:
- Landlords cannot enter without reasonable notice, generally * hours.
- If your daughter wasn't a tenant but a girlfriend, she may have different rights.
Please consult a local attorney to better understand her rights.
Never signed anything. They were a couple. Then he broke up with her given her 30day eviction notice
Hello Donna,
In Maine:
- Even without a signed lease, a residency can be established based on circumstances.
- A *-day eviction notice is generally required for at-will tenants.
- She might have legal protections against eviction.
I recommend consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.
I can't find one in the state that helps with tenant. I called over * dozen places
Hello Donna, I'm sorry to hear about your difficulty. You might want to try contacting Pine Tree Legal Assistance, a nonprofit in Maine that provides free legal help to low-income individuals. Their number is (*) *-*. You can also visit their website at www.ptla.org.