Can I keep any or all of a $1,500 security deposit to professionally clean odors? And paint if needed?

In Maine treatment of residential security deposits is covered in 14 MRS Ch. 710-A. You would be wise to review it in detail. In particular,...

How how do I deal with harassment from a town?

Municipal code officers have broad power to enter, inspect and demand correction of code violations. They have almost complete discretion to pick...

Force-placed insurance usually comes up in the context of foreclosure so I am moving this to foreclosure. You -- somebody, anybody -- borrow...

Should I forfeit the Land Contract ?

Based on your previous question this is a land installment contract and enforcing it is highly analogous to a foreclosure. I am moving this to the...

Q. Two basic questions: A. Those aren't basic questions, y'know. Q. If a person claims a conversion charge against someone for...

What is the correct process in order to file a default land contract?

When most people read, "land contract" they are thinking, "Residential purchase and sale agreement." I believe you are talking about a Bond For...

There are a lot of fact left out of your scenario, like your sex, weight and how much time elapsed between the drinking and the test. What brand...

If somebody has your stuff and you want it back you could consider a Personal Property Recovery action under 14 MRS 7071. It's like a repo or...

Can I take my landlord to court for false accusation that others are making?

Mr. Guillory is spot on as usual. I will only add that practically, suing your landlord for breaching the lease by failing to ensure that other...

How do I get my name added to our mortgage? It's on the deed an was on the original loan but is not now. I dont know when remove

You and the current borrower(s) need to talk to the lender. Find out what happened and what the lender needs to put you on the loan. It's...