Full question:
If I know that the person I lease my house from is involved in illegal activities with one of my house mates and I don't feel safe living there anymore, can I get out of my lease that still has ten months left without being sued by my landlord?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: Maine
Answer:
Maine state statutes don't protect tenants from eviction for reporting crime, but local ordinances may vary. Typically, the burden is on the landlord to evict the tenants once notified of criminal activities.
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