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I have a tenant not paying rent. Help!
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In Maine, if a tenant is not paying rent, you can follow these steps to start the eviction process:
- Serve a 7-Day Notice to Quit — tell the tenant the amount past due, that they have 7 days to pay or vacate, and that they have the right to contest the eviction in court (14 M.R.S. §6002). If they pay within 7 days, the notice becomes void.
- File an Eviction Lawsuit — if they don't pay or move, file a Forcible Entry and Detainer complaint in district court.
- Attend the Court Hearing — both sides present their case; if the court rules for you, it will issue a writ of possession.
- Enforce the Eviction — if the tenant still won’t leave, you can request the sheriff to enforce the writ.
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I have a tenant not paying rent. Help!
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I understand the frustration of dealing with a tenant who is not paying rent. Have you served any notices to the tenant regarding the unpaid rent?
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Is there a written lease agreement in place outlining the terms and conditions of rent payment?
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In Maine, if a tenant is not paying rent, you can follow these steps to start the eviction process:
- Serve a 7-Day Notice to Quit — tell the tenant the amount past due, that they have 7 days to pay or vacate, and that they have the right to contest the eviction in court (14 M.R.S. §6002). If they pay within 7 days, the notice becomes void.
- File an Eviction Lawsuit — if they don't pay or move, file a Forcible Entry and Detainer complaint in district court.
- Attend the Court Hearing — both sides present their case; if the court rules for you, it will issue a writ of possession.
- Enforce the Eviction — if the tenant still won’t leave, you can request the sheriff to enforce the writ.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
This is all very helpful.
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