§6028. Penalties for late payment of rent
A landlord may assess a penalty against a residential tenant for late payment of rent for a residential dwelling unit according to this section. [PL 1987, c. 605 (AMD).]
1. Late payment. A payment of rent is late if it is not made within 15 days from the time the payment is due.
[PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]
2. Maximum penalty. A landlord may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent which exceeds 4% of the amount due for one month.
[PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]
3. Notice in writing. A landlord may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent unless the landlord gave the tenant written notice at the time they entered into the rental agreement that a penalty, up to 4% of one month's rent, may be charged for the late payment of rent.
[PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 215 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 605 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
14 §6021. Implied warranty and covenant of habitability
14 §6021-A. Treatment of bedbug infestation
14 §6022. Receipts for rent payments and security deposits
14 §6024. Heat and utilities in common areas
14 §6024-A. Landlord failure to pay for utility service
14 §6026. Dangerous conditions requiring minor repairs
14 §6026-A. Municipal intervention to provide for basic necessities
14 §6027. Discrimination against families with children prohibited (REPEALED)
14 §6028. Penalties for late payment of rent
14 §6029. Discrimination based on general assistance escrow accounts prohibited (REPEALED)
14 §6030-A. Protection of rental property or tenants
14 §6030-B. Environmental lead hazards
14 §6030-C. Residential energy efficiency disclosure statement
14 §6030-F. Firearms in federally subsidized housing
14 §6030-G. Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal