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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.
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The state saw its highest number of evictions since before the pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Gov. Janet Mills has issued an executive order barring most evictions during the ongoing civil state of emergency. Mills announced the order during a…
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All this week we’ve been reporting on how evictions are financially and emotionally costly for landlords and tenants. Both parties generally want the same…
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A recent study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition finds that for every 10 Maine families seeking affordable rental housing, there are fewer than…