Maine § 5 §4581 Right to freedom from discrimination in housing; exceptions

Maine Statutes

§ 5 §4581 — Right to freedom from discrimination in housing; exceptions

Maine § 5 §4581

Title 5ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 12HUMAN RIGHTS

Ch. 337HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 5 §4581 (2026).

Text

The opportunity for an individual to secure housing in accordance with the individual's ability to pay, and without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin or familial status or because the individual has sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, is hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right.

1.Number of occupants. Nothing in this subchapter limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy

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The opportunity for an individual to secure housing in accordance with the individual's ability to pay, and without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin or familial status or because the individual has sought and received an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, is hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right.
1.
Number of occupants.
Nothing in this subchapter limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. Nor does any provision in this subchapter regarding familial status apply with respect to housing for older persons.
2.
Definition.
As used in this section, "housing for older persons" means housing:
3.
Requirements.
Housing does not fail to meet the requirements for "housing for older persons" by reason of:
4.
Housing accommodation exceptions.
The following exceptions apply in this chapter:

Legislative History

PL 1971, c. 501, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 347, §8 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 705, §7 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 355, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 358, §11 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §35 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 245, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 99, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 85, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 10, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 243, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §10 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 613, §29 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 366, §7 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 476, §2 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 269, §2 (AMD).