Property Management
In Maine, a landlord seeking to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent must first serve the tenant with a:
A7-day notice to quit
B30-day notice to vacate
CNotice to pay rent or quit within 7 days✓ Correct
DSummons directly from the court
Explanation
Before filing an eviction action for nonpayment of rent in Maine, a landlord must serve a written notice requiring the tenant to pay the overdue rent or vacate, typically a 7-day notice under Maine law.
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