Property Management
A Maine landlord who discovers a tenant is running a business from their apartment in violation of the lease should:
AIgnore it as long as the rent is paid on time
BDocument the violation and issue a notice to cure (cease the business) or face lease termination✓ Correct
CImmediately change the locks
DReport the tenant to the municipality
Explanation
When a tenant violates a lease provision (such as operating a business in a residential unit), the landlord should document the violation and issue a written notice to cure. If the tenant fails to cure, the landlord may proceed with eviction.
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