Maine Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Maine?
Evictions without court process are illegal. That includes willfully cutting utilities (water, heat, electricity, gas, etc.), locking the tenant out, or seizing the tenant's property. The tenant recovers actual damages or $250, whichever is greater, plus costs and attorney's fees.
Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6014 · last checked 2026-10-23
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