Maine SCRA / military lease termination
SCRA / military lease termination in Maine
Under federal law (50 U.S.C. 3955), a servicemember may end a residential lease after entering military service or receiving qualifying orders. Maine adds that when a National Guard or Reserve member is ordered to duty, an eviction may not be brought against the member's home without leave of court, and the court may stay it (37-B M.R.S. § 387).
Verified Source: 37-B M.R.S. § 387; 50 U.S.C. § 3955 · last checked 2026-10-23
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