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Real Estate Laws in Maine.

Maine real-estate law runs primarily through Title 33 of the Maine Revised Statutes. Maine is a judicial-foreclosure state under 14 M.R.S. § 6321 et seq., with mandatory mediation in residential mortgage foreclosures — a distinctive feature of Maine practice.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Maine Statutes

Maine Property Code33 M.R.S.

Title 33 is Maine’s main property statute, covering conveyances, liens, recording, and related property issues.

Maine Foreclosure and Mediation14 M.R.S. §§ 6321 et seq.; § 6321-A

Maine requires judicial foreclosure on residential mortgages and mandatory court-supervised mediation for owner-occupied residential property — a meaningful protection for homeowners.

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