Property Ownership
Under Maine law, a landowner's right to exclude others from their property is:
AUnlimited — they may exclude anyone for any reason
BSubject to fair housing laws, legal easements, and other legal restrictions✓ Correct
COnly applicable to residential property
DSubordinate to any neighbor's request for access
Explanation
While property owners generally have the right to exclude others, this right is limited by fair housing laws (cannot discriminate), easements and public access rights, eminent domain, and other legal restrictions.
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