Property Management
Under Maine's 'just cause' eviction law (applicable in certain municipalities or situations), a landlord must have a legitimate reason to terminate a tenancy such as:
ASimply wanting a new tenant
BNonpayment of rent, lease violations, or the landlord's own occupancy needs✓ Correct
CWanting to sell the property
DDisliking the tenant's lifestyle
Explanation
Just cause eviction laws require landlords to have legitimate reasons to terminate tenancies, such as nonpayment of rent, significant lease violations, or owner occupancy needs. They protect tenants from arbitrary evictions.
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