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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT
10 §9097-C. Penalties for late payment of rent

Universal Citation:
10 ME Rev Stat § 9097-C (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 11: HOUSING

§9097-C. Penalties for late payment of rent

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. [2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).]

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

[ 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW) .]

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.

[ 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW) .]

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.

[ 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).

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