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Is my HOA fine valid in Maine?

For Maine condominiums, the Condominium Act authorizes reasonable fines only after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Non-condo HOAs run on the declaration and the Nonprofit Corporation Act.

This is general information, not legal advice, and it does not decide whether your fine is valid. For your specific situation, a licensed Maine attorney is the right resource.

Check your notice

Answer a few questions about the Maine fine or violation notice you received, and see how it compares to what the law requires.

1.Were you given notice and an opportunity to be heard before the fine became final?

2.Is the fine out of proportion to the violation, or not tied to the governing documents?

3.Does a specific provision in your declaration, bylaws, or adopted rules authorize this fine?

Answer all questions to see your result.

What Maine law requires before an HOA can fine you

Governing framework: Maine Condominium Act (33 M.R.S. § 1603-102).

For condominiums, the Maine Condominium Act authorizes reasonable fines only after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Non-condo HOAs run on the declaration and the Nonprofit Corporation Act.

Statute: 33 M.R.S. § 1603-102

A fine must be reasonable and tied to a violation of the declaration, bylaws, or rules.

Statute: 33 M.R.S. § 1603-102

The statute sets a floor; the declaration, bylaws, and adopted rules supply the fine schedule and procedure — and for non-condo HOAs, govern entirely alongside the Nonprofit Corporation Act.

Statute: declaration; 13-B M.R.S.

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Not legal advice.This article is general information based on publicly available state law, which can change and varies by state. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Your community's governing documents may impose additional requirements. Verify the current statutes and consult a licensed attorney in your state about your specific situation.