Summary
In Maine, landlords must provide written notice and obtain a court order to legally evict a tenant. If the eviction is due to unpaid rent, paying the full amount can halt the eviction process. If a court date is missed, a default judgment may be issued. However, tenants can file a motion to set aside the default judgment. This process involves drafting a motion explaining why the court date was missed, filing it at the court where the judgment was issued, and serving a copy to the other party. The cost to file a motion varies, but financial assistance may be available. Legal aid services, such as Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Bangor, Maine, can provide free legal help to those who qualify.Full Conversation
Maine
What is the reason for your eviction? In Maine, landlords must provide written notice and get a court order to legally evict a tenant.
Back rent we have the money to pay.
What steps have you taken to communicate with your landlord about your ability to pay the back rent? In Maine, paying the rent due can stop the eviction process.
We tried to reach out to him and got no answer back
Have you documented your attempts to reach out to your landlord? In Maine, proof of communication attempts can be helpful in court.
No. We did have a court date we forgot about it. So we got a decision by fault.
What was the exact date of the court hearing you missed? In Maine, you may be able to file a motion to set aside the default judgment.
Default
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered filing a motion to set aside the default judgment?
No didn't know about that and don't know what are the options are
What is the date you received the eviction notice? In Maine, you can file a motion to set aside the default judgment if you missed your court date.
Yesterday
What is the exact amount of back rent you owe? In Maine, paying the full amount of rent due can stop the eviction process.
How do we do that
To file a motion to set aside a default judgment, you'll need to:
- Draft a motion explaining why you missed the court date
- File it at the court where the judgment was issued
Court Address: Maine District Court, * Newbury St, Portland, ME *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Thank you then what next ?
After filing the motion, you'll need to serve a copy to the other party involved. Then, you'll wait for the court's decision. Remember, this doesn't guarantee the judgment will be overturned.
How much to do this?
The cost to file a motion can vary, but it's typically around $*-$* in Maine. However, you may qualify for a fee waiver if you're unable to afford it.
Thanks how time do we have to to do it ?
In Maine, you typically have 30 days from the date of the default judgment to file a motion to set it aside.
We have a court order to vacate in * hours or be arrested for criminal trespass
Have you contacted a local attorney or legal aid service to assist you in this urgent matter?
No we didn't know what to do
What is your current location? It's crucial to contact a local legal aid service immediately for assistance.
Levant
You should contact Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Bangor, Maine. Their address is * Main St #*, Bangor, ME *, Phone: (*) *-*. They can provide immediate help.
I it free because we don't make much money for a lawyer
Yes, Pine Tree Legal Assistance provides free legal services to those who qualify based on income. It's best to contact them directly for more information.
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!
Thanks and same to you
You're welcome! If you need any more legal information in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
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