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April 19, 2026

[ME] If a deed does not state joint tenancy, will my ownership pass automatically to me or can it be affected by a will?

My father recently added me to the deed for his property and my understanding was that it was to be a deed with joint tenancy (right of survivorship), but "Joint Tenancy" is nowhere to be found on the deed he created online. My concern is that a will or the like would allow his presence in the deed to go to another party, instead of fully to me. The deed also states that it doesn't take precedence over other documents. Or that's how I'm interpreting the following: This conveyance is made expressly subject to the deeds of trust, mortgages, conditions, restrictions, rights of way, easements, and other instruments of record, in so far as they may lawfully affect the property.

ME Real Estate Law

March 20, 2026

[ME] Can I use a 7-day notice to evict squatters causing damage and illegal activity when there is no lease in place?

We had a lease agreement with a tenant before my parents died and now there are 3 squatters living on the property and we are trying to get them evicted. We have no lease with them or any type of contract. I went to the home and the man had a lot of weed and plants and also a dog. One of the men is a drunk and is causing damage and he is smoking in the home. Also, a dog is scratching up the wood floors and doors and walls. Is the 7-day notice good for the state of Maine? What do I need to change and how do I get them out?

ME Landlord-Tenant

January 14, 2026

[ME] Can I seek full custody of an infant if the child’s mother is unstable?

I have a 3-month-old son and need to know how to get full custody.

ME Family

October 31, 2025

[ME] We evicted tenants from our furnished apartment and found a lot of damage. How should we proceed?

We evicted tenants from our apartment yesterday. It was a furnished unit. When we got in, the couches and chairs were covered in urine and cut up, and one of the mattresses was also soaked in urine.

ME Landlord-Tenant

October 28, 2025

[ME] Can a tenant appeal the judge’s ruling to grant a writ of possession for eviction?

I went to court today for an eviction hearing. We didn’t end up doing the full hearing but came to an agreement between both parties. It was decided we will be granted the writ of possession, but we’re not to serve it before 6/15. I was wondering if there’s any ability for the tenant to appeal an agreement like this. It was made with us and the judge present, but we didn’t have a full hearing.

ME Landlord-Tenant

October 25, 2025

[ME] How should I present text messages as evidence for an eviction hearing?

We are working on collecting evidence for an eviction hearing for our tenants. Some of our evidence is in text messages. Is there a standard that is best to present them in?

ME Landlord-Tenant

October 14, 2025

[ME] What can I do if I was given termination papers for 90 days despite my contract requiring a 180-day notice?

I recently was given termination papers for 90 days, but my contract clearly states I am supposed to be given a 180-day notice.

ME Employment

October 8, 2025

[ME] What do I do about a tenant who isn’t paying rent?

I have a tenant not paying rent. Help!

ME Landlord-Tenant

October 8, 2025

[ME] How do I evict a tenant who hasn’t paid rent?

So what do I do if a tenant doesn't pay rent in Maine?

ME Landlord-Tenant

August 7, 2025

[ME] Can I use texts as evidence in an eviction hearing?

We are working on collecting evidence for an eviction hearing for our tenants. Some of our evidence is in text messages. How do I present it in court?

ME Landlord-Tenant

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