Bill > LD1927

This bill amends Maine law to explicitly include mold as a condition that violates the implied warranty of habitability, which is a landlord's basic promise that a rental property is fit for people to live in. Specifically, it defines a "dwelling unit" as any place rented for human habitation, including mobile homes and apartments, and clarifies that a "leaking event" refers to water damage from flooding or failures in the building's structure or systems like roofs, plumbing, or foundations. The bill then establishes that a landlord breaches this warranty if they rent out a dwelling unit that has experienced a leaking event, or has persistent moisture or humidity issues beyond the tenant's control, leading to the growth of mold, bacteria, or other biological organisms. Importantly, this new provision allows municipalities to enact even stricter rules regarding these issues if they choose.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1927&snum=132