Eviction

The data represents the number of eviction filings, and not the number of final eviction judgments entered.

According to data from Maine's judicial branch, more than 2,000 eviction cases were filed across the state from January through April. That's 55% higher than during the same period last year, and the highest number over that four-month period in at least 15 years.

The state saw its highest number of evictions since before the pandemic.

Under the new legislation, landlords who serve an eviction notice will also be required to provide a list of resources about rental assistance, legal aid, and court procedures.

A recently released report from the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition finds that in some cities in Maine, evictions are disproportionately affecting communities of color — and many tenants don't have legal assistance to help them in eviction proceedings.

A new report finds that, through last November, evictions fell by 40 percent in Maine compared to past years — as a federal moratorium and other…

Eviction court cases can resume in Maine on August 3. A recent U.S. Census survey found 9% of Maine residents (29,000 people) could not pay rent in June,…

Housing advocates and landlords alike say if Congress doesn't extend or replace the extra payments expiring this weekend, millions of out-of-work Americans won't be able to afford to pay their rent.

Housing advocates and public officials expect a sharp increase in the number of evictions when court hearings resume August 3.They worry a proposed $50…

Gov. Janet Mills has issued an executive order barring most evictions during the ongoing civil state of emergency. Mills announced the order during a…