Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Notice: The Maine HAF Program is winding down. Complete applications received after January 10, 5 PM will be put on a waitlist.
Home Repair Contracts in Maine
Introduction
Maine has old homes and old homes need repairs. In fact, all homes will need repairs at some point! Home repairs can be expensive and can affect your life in many ways.
Land Installment Contracts, Options to Buy, and Rent-to-Own Agreements in Maine
Introduction
Understanding the kind of purchase agreement you have when you are trying to buy land or a home is very important. Often when people buy land or land and a house (sometimes called 'real property') they take out a mortgage or loan and are given the deed to the property when they buy it, and before they move in.
Tenant's Repair and Deduct Form Letter
Caution! Repair and deduct can be a risky strategy - read our information about the Rights of Maine Renters in Unsafe or Unfit Housing before you try to use this form!
Podcast: National Origin Discrimination in Housing is Illegal
Podcast - Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination against people who are from countries, other than the U.S, when selling, renting, financing, or other housing related transactions.
Maine Tenant's Notice of Warranty of Habitability Violation
Here is a sample form you can use if you need to inform a landlord in writing of an unsafe or unfit rental housing condition.
Rental Housing Standard Radon Disclosure Form for Landlords
Effective March 1, 2014, Maine landlords are required to test rental units for radon gas. More details here
We have linked below the Maine DHHS standard radon disclosure form, with their "Radon Tips" information attached.
Sample Letter: Maine Notice to Landlord of Bedbug Infestation
Here is a sample letter you can send to your landlord to notify them of bed bugs in your building. NOTE: This notice was drafted for use by Maine tenants. The laws may be different in other states.
CR-032 Preliminary Motion for Assignment of Counsel, Affidavit and Release
Defendants in more serious criminal matters (where jail term could result) can use this form to apply for a free court-appointed lawyer.
PA-015 Affidavit for Confidential Address
This is the Maine form for keeping your address confidential when filing for a Protection from Abuse order. Use this form if you don't want the abuser to know your address.