§6000. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Domestic violence.
"Domestic violence" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapters 9, 11, 12 and 13; Title 17‑A, sections 432, 433, 506, 506‑A, 506‑B, 758, 805, 806, 852 and 853; and Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 1, when the victim of that conduct or threat is a family or household member, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E or dating partner, as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4.
[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
1-A.
Mandatory recurring fee.
"Mandatory recurring fee" means an amount of money paid, other than rent, on a predetermined recurring basis to fulfill requirements within a lease or tenancy at will agreement related to services or common areas. "Mandatory recurring fee" does not include fees for late, missed or insufficient payment of rent, repair costs, utility service costs, penalties or charges that are issued to reimburse the landlord for reasonable costs or that deter the tenant from violating the lease or tenancy at will agreement.
[PL 2023, c. 594, §3 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]
1-B.
Rent.
"Rent" means an amount of money paid on a predetermined recurring basis to fulfill the requirements of a lease or tenancy at will agreement. "Rent" does not include security deposits, utility service costs, fees, penalties or charges that are issued to reimburse the landlord for reasonable costs or that deter the tenant from violating the lease or tenancy at will agreement.
[PL 2023, c. 594, §4 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]