(1)
To recover reasonable expenses related to securing another tenant in circumstances in which the initial tenant has breached provisions of the lease or tenancy at will agreement related to notice required before discontinuing tenancy;
(2)
To collect unpaid rent due the landlord by the tenant; or
(3)
To recover reasonable expenses incurred in the repair of damage to a dwelling unit caused by the tenant.
Retention of a security deposit or any portion of a security deposit for reasons permitted under section 6033 does not constitute a fee, penalty or other charge for the act of discontinuing tenancy; and
[PL 2023, c. 594, §9 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]
F.
Any provision that requires the tenant to pay an optional recurring fee in violation of section 6030‑I or 6030‑J or a mandatory recurring fee in violation of section 6030‑J.
[PL 2023, c. 594, §9 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).][PL 2023, c. 594, §9 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]
3.
Exception.
Notwithstanding subsection 2, paragraph B, a lease or tenancy at will agreement or rule provision that provides for the award of attorney's fees to the prevailing party after a contested hearing to enforce the lease or tenancy at will agreement in cases of wanton disregard of the terms of the lease or tenancy at will agreement is not in violation of Title 5, section 207 and is enforceable.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §16 (AMD).]
4.
Total price disclosure.
A lease or tenancy at will agreement is unenforceable if the landlord does not receive a signed copy of the total price disclosure as required by section 6030‑J.
[PL 2023, c. 594, §10 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]
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