Property Management
A Maine landlord who wrongfully evicts a tenant without proper legal process (self-help eviction) may be liable for:
AOnly return of the tenant's property
BDamages, penalties, and attorney's fees under Maine tenant rights laws✓ Correct
CA fine payable to MREC only
DA refund of one month's rent
Explanation
Self-help evictions (changing locks, removing tenant belongings, or shutting off utilities) are illegal in Maine. Landlords who engage in such conduct face significant liability including damages and attorney's fees.
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