Property Management
A Maine landlord wants to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent. The landlord must first serve the tenant with a:
A30-day notice to quit for any reason
B7-day notice to quit for nonpayment✓ Correct
C14-day notice to pay or quit
DImmediate summons to court
Explanation
Maine law requires a 7-day notice to quit for nonpayment of rent before the landlord may file for eviction (forcible entry and detainer). This gives the tenant an opportunity to pay.
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