Maine Statutes
§ 10 §9097-A — Unfair rental contracts
Maine·Title 10 COMMERCE AND TRADE·Part 11 HOUSING·Ch. 953 REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT
1.Illegal waiver of rights.
It is an unfair and deceptive trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207 for a park owner or operator to use a rental agreement or rule that has the effect of waiving a tenant right established in chapter 953 and, if applicable to mobile home park tenants, Title 14, chapters 709, 710 and 710‑A. This subsection does not apply when the law specifically allows the tenant to waive a statutory right during negotiations with the park owner or operator.
2.Unenforceable provisions.
The following rental agreement or rule provisions are specifically declared to be unenforceable and in violation of Title 5, section 207:
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Legislative History
PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).
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