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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

§ 12

Citation
§ 12 1.
Parent Document
Rubin v. Josephson, 478 A.2d 665 (1984)
Jurisdiction
Maine (state)
Effective Date
1984-06-04

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1.Causes for 7-day notice of termination of tenancy. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, in the event that the landlord can show, by affirmative proof, that the tenant, the tenant’s family or an invitee of the tenant has caused substantial damage to the demised premises which the tenant has not repaired or caused to be repaired before the giving of the notice provided in this subsection, has caused or permitted a nuisance within the premises, has caused or permitted an invitee to cause the dwelling unit to become unfit for human habitation or has violated or permitted a violation of the law regarding the tenancy, or when the tenant is 14 days or more in arrears in payment of his rent, the tenancy may be terminated by the landlord by 7 days' notice in writing for that purpose given to the tenant, and in the event that the landlord or his agent has made at least 3 good faith efforts to serve the tenant, that service may be accomplished by leaving the notice at the tenant's last and usual place of abode. If a tenant, who is 14 days or more in arrears in payment of his rent, pays the full amount of rent due before the expiration of the 7-days’ notice in writing, that notice shall be void. Payment or written assurance of payment through the general assistance program, as authorized by the State or a municipality pursuant to Title 22, chapter 1251, shall be given the same effect as payment in cash.