Property Management
A Maine tenant who is a victim of domestic violence and holds a 12-month lease may terminate the lease early by:
APaying 6 months remaining rent as a penalty
BProviding documentation of the abuse and required notice under Maine's safe housing law✓ Correct
COnly if the landlord agrees to early termination
DFiling a lawsuit against the landlord
Explanation
Maine law provides special protections for victims of domestic violence, allowing them to terminate leases early by providing documentation of the violence and required notice, without traditional early termination penalties.
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