8.
Application.
This section does not apply to any tenancy for a dwelling unit which is part of a structure containing no more than 5 dwelling units, one of which is occupied by the landlord.
[PL 1981, c. 428, §10 (NEW).]
9.
Lack of Heat.
If the landlord fails to comply with the provisions of Title 14, section 6021, subsection 6, then the purchase of heating fuel by the tenant shall be deemed to be a "cost of compliance" within the meaning of subsection 2. For tenants on general assistance, municipalities shall have the rights of tenants under this subsection.
[PL 1983, c. 764, §2 (NEW).]
10.
Foreclosure.
For tenancies in buildings in which a foreclosure action brought pursuant to section 6203‑A or 6321 has been filed and is currently pending, or in which a foreclosure judgment has been entered, if the landlord fails to maintain the premises in compliance with the standards in subsection 1, a tenant may exercise the tenant's rights pursuant to this section without regard to the cost of compliance limitations set forth in subsection 2, except that the reasonable costs of compliance may not be more than the equivalent of 2 months' rent. A tenant who exercises the tenant's rights under this subsection and who thereafter seeks assistance pursuant to Title 22, chapter 1161 may not have any amounts expended under this subsection counted as income pursuant to Title 22, section 4301, subsection 7.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 428, §10 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 764, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 236, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 78, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 566, §§12 - 14 (AMD).