Maine Death of a tenant
What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Maine?
A search of the full text of 14 M.R.S. chs. 709 and 710 found no provision on a tenant's death, other than pet-care provisions that also cover a tenant's disability.
Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. chs. 709-710 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-15
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