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Updated 6 days ago, 11/26/2024
In Maine, can I use a tenant's security deposit to cover legal fees for an eviction?
I have a tenant in Maine who refused to leave after her lease expired, and multiple notices were given saying she needed to leave after it expired. I hired a lawyer to handle it, and she was given proper notice. She is in the process of moving out. Can I use her security deposit to cover these legal fees I've incurred due to her not moving out?