How long does it take before the bank takes over a home after the owner has died?

I'm sorry for your family's loss. The answer to your question is complex. If a regular, living borrower doesn't pay for a while, they get a...

I have a teenage daughter so I get where you're coming from. The statute which governs 'age of consent' in Maine is...

When one spouse passes and their is real estate held in both names does the surviving spouse still having to go threw probate?

It depends whether title was held as "tenants in common" or as "joint tenants." If you held title as joint tenants, under Maine law title passes...

Can I be evicted if I'm one day late on rent but had a writ of possession 9 months ago

I would usually advise my landlord clients that a 9-month-old writ was waived. Contact Pine Tree Legal or a private attorney who represents...

Can a tenant withhold monies for personal debt?

A landlord and a tenant could reach an agreement where drugs was part or all of the rent payment. It sounds really, really sketchy though. I...

Is it legal for a landlord to violate a lease if they never signed it?

There's more going on in your situation than will fit well in an online squib answer. You would be smart to consult with a lawyer who represents...

Yes, that's legal. Fundamentally, Maine law allows people to change their minds. More on point, Maine law allows landlords to oust...

I have only unsecured debt. Can I file a ch 13 bankruptcy? I discharged from a ch 7 in 2016. I know that I won't get discharg

You may have some misconceptions about how Ch 7 works, how Ch 13 works and how bankruptcy as a whole works to address debtors' situations. Seek...

Can a landlord ask for first months rent last month's rent and a security deposit

Yes. Tell your friend that procedure complies with Maine law.

How can i evict my significant other?

The answer is, "Yes, you can, but it's very technical legal work." Your best course is to hire a local lawyer with substantial experience...