Many people use self-storage facilities for a variety of reasons. It is important to know your rights when you put your property in a self-storage unit. There is a specific Maine law that covers self-storage facilities. This law is called the Self-Service Storage Act.
Maine has old homes and old homes need repairs. In fact, all homes will need repairs at some point! Home repairs can be expensive and can affect your life in many ways.
In Maine, contractors do not need a license. This means that in Maine, just about anyone with a hammer and a business card can represent themselves as a “contractor” or “carpenter.”
There are steps you can take to help protect yourself when you are having work done on your house.
If you are sued for a debt in district court, the creditor is the Plaintiff and you are the Defendant.
The first step in the process is that you will be served with a summons and complaint. The summons and complaint will be delivered to or "served on" you. This is usually done by a deputy sheriff.
These documents will give you important information: