Bill > LD879

This bill increases the maximum limit for small claims related to home construction contracts in Maine from $6,000 to $25,000, while keeping the existing small claims limit of $6,000 for other types of claims. Specifically, the bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes (MRSA) to allow home construction contract disputes to be heard in small claims court if the amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000, exclusive of interest and costs. A home construction contract is defined in a separate statute (Title 10, section 1486, subsection 4), which likely refers to contracts for building, repairing, or improving residential structures. By raising this limit, the bill makes it easier and potentially less expensive for homeowners and contractors to resolve disputes through the small claims court system, which typically has simpler procedures and lower filing fees compared to traditional civil court proceedings.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=879&snum=132