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View the complete Maine guide →Which Maine Laws Govern Your HOA or Condo?
Maine has no general HOA statute. The Condominium Act governs condos created since 1983; non-condo HOAs run on the declaration and the Nonprofit Corporation Act.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Rules & EnforcementMEWhen Is a Maine HOA Rule Unenforceable?
A Maine HOA rule has to clear several hurdles — proper adoption, consistency with the declaration, reasonableness, and federal law — before it binds an owner.
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Records & TransparencyMEGetting Your HOA's Records in Maine
For Maine condominiums, the Condominium Act requires the association to keep records (§1603-118). For other HOAs, the Nonprofit Corporation Act supplies inspection rights.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesMEFighting an HOA Fine in Maine
For Maine condominiums, the Condominium Act ties fines to notice and a chance to be heard (§1603-102). Non-condo HOAs follow the declaration and nonprofit law.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Liens & ForeclosureMECan a Maine HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?
Maine condominiums have a statutory assessment lien that is foreclosed like a mortgage — a court process (§1603-116). Non-condo HOAs rely on the declaration.
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceMEAttending HOA Meetings in Maine
For Maine condominiums, the Condominium Act addresses association and board meetings and notice (§1603-108). Non-condo HOAs follow the bylaws and nonprofit law.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read