How does this new federal law fit in with existing state laws on evictions?
We interpret this law to mean that, in the context of a foreclosure, the state law’s 30 day notice to quit for tenants with no lease is expanded to 90 days. If you fail to pay rent or commit another evictable offense, the usual state notice laws may still apply. Learn more about Maine eviction laws in Rights of Tenants in Maine. How do I know who to pay rent to? Typically, it is the current owner who is entitled to the rent payments. So do your best to figure out when the building is changing hands. Then start paying rent to the new owner. If you are in doubt, or you cannot figure out who owns the building, be sure to save your rent money. Then you will be able to pay the new owner when the time comes, giving you the option to stay longer. At the very worst, you will have saved the money you will need to move. If there are signs that the current owner has stopped taking care of your building or stopped making utility payments for services like water, you may want to get legal advice be
