Maine Statutes
§ 14 §6016 — Rent increase limitation
Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
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Legislative History
PL 1981, c. 428, §8 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 293, §5 (AMD).
Nearby Sections
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§ 14 §6000
Definitions§ 14 §6001
Availability of remedy§ 14 §6003
Jurisdiction§ 14 §6004
Commencement of action§ 14 §6004-A
Mediation§ 14 §6005
Writ of possession; service§ 14 §6006
Claim of title§ 14 §6008
Appeal§ 14 §601
Necessity for§ 14 §6010
Sums due for rent and damages§ 14 §6010-A
Landlord's duty to mitigate