Maine License Law
Under Maine law, misrepresentation by a real estate licensee can be 'innocent' (without intent to deceive) and still be actionable. This means:
AOnly intentional misrepresentation creates liability
BA licensee can be liable for false statements even if they genuinely believed them to be true✓ Correct
CInnocent misrepresentation never results in discipline
DBuyers cannot sue for innocent misrepresentation
Explanation
Maine law recognizes innocent misrepresentation (where the speaker believed the statement to be true but it was false) as potentially actionable. A buyer who relied on an agent's false statement to their detriment may have a claim regardless of intent.
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