Maine Property and Real Estate Laws

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Greetings and welcome to FindLaw’s section on Maine property and real estate laws. You won’t need to go far, just in the links below, to learn the laws for Maine landlords, tenants, and homeowners. The articles below provide Maine-specific laws on a number of property and real estate topics — including the landlord-tenant relationship, and how property ownership can be gained through a process called adverse possession. If you are a homeowner who is afraid of losing your house due to bankruptcy or tax issues, learn about the "homestead exemption," which may protect your primary place of residence. Find out more below and even learn how to get in touch with an experienced Pine Tree State lawyer near you.

Learn About Maine Property and Real Estate Laws

Maine Lease and Rental Agreement Laws

Primer on the lease and rental agreement laws that apply to landlords and tenants in Maine, such as deadlines for the return of security deposits and laws against discrimination.
Maine Adverse Possession Laws

Summary of Maine’s adverse possession law, which allows non property owners to gain legal title to a piece of land if they openly inhabit it for a certain period of time.

Maine Homestead Protection Laws

Overview of Maine’s homestead protection law, which allows property owners to declare a portion of their property a “homestead” and thus off-limits to creditors in bankruptcies and other hardships.
Maine Civil Statute of Limitations

A listing of Maine’s civil statute of limitations, or time limits, that set deadlines for the filing of civil actions and range from two to six years, with links to related resources and information about finding an attorney.