Maine HOA & Condo Association Laws
Maine adopted the Uniform Condominium Act for condominiums created after 1983, providing standard rules on declarations, budgets, meetings, and warranties; older regimes remain under the Unit Ownership Act.
Which statutes apply in Maine?
- Condominiums
- Maine Condominium Act (33 M.R.S. § 1601-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Maine boards and managers
- UCA-style budget adoption and owner meetings
- Statutory warranty protections on new construction condos
- Assessment liens with statutory enforcement procedures
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are mandatory (33 M.R.S. § 1604-108) with assessments, reserves, insurance, and litigation.
Running associations in Maine?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Maine compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Maine?
Condominiums in Maine are governed by the Maine Condominium Act (33 M.R.S. § 1601-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Maine?
Resale certificates are mandatory (33 M.R.S. § 1604-108) with assessments, reserves, insurance, and litigation.
What software helps Maine associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Maine compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Maine before acting.