[RR 2013, c. 2, §26 (COR).]
A perpetrator of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking that occurs in a residential rental property against a tenant of the property, household member or a tenant's guest is liable to the tenant for the tenant's damages as a result of the domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking regardless of whether or not the perpetrator is also a tenant. Such damages include, but are not limited to, moving costs, back rent, current rent, damage to the unit, court costs and attorney's fees.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §10 (NEW).]
Nothing in this section relating to damages as a result of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking creates liability on behalf of a landlord.
[PL 2015, c. 293, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 540 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 633, §21 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 401, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §§112,113 (AMD). RR 2013, c. 2, §26 (COR). PL 2015, c. 293, §10 (AMD).