33 M.R.S.A. §1601-102
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Maine Condominium Act — Applicability

Establishes the applicability of the Maine Condominium Act to all condominiums created after January 1, 1983. Pre-existing condominiums (created under the Unit Ownership Act, Chapter 10) are covered only if they amend their instruments to opt in. Based on the Uniform Condominium Act, not UCIOA — applies to condominiums only.

Status Active
Effective Jan 1, 1983
Verified Apr 15, 2026
Source Official text

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Statutory Text Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
Title 33, Chapter 31: MAINE CONDOMINIUM ACT Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes Session Law Statutes Maine State Constitution Information Ch. 31 PDF Ch. 31 MS-Word Statute Search Title 33 Contents List of Titles Maine Law & Disclaimer Revisor's Office Maine Legislature Title 33, Chapter 31: MAINE CONDOMINIUM ACT Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 33 §1601-101. Short title 33 §1601-102. Applicability 33 §1601-103. Definitions 33 §1601-104. Variation by agreement 33 §1601-105. Separate titles and taxation 33 §1601-106. Applicability of local laws and regulations 33 §1601-107. Eminent Domain 33 §1601-108. Supplemental general principles of law applicable 33 §1601-109. Construction against implicit repeal 33 §1601-110. Uniformity of application and construction 33 §1601-111. Severability 33 §1601-112. Unconscionable agreement or term of contract 33 §1601-113. Obligation of good faith 33 §1601-114. Remedies to be liberally administered 33 §1601-115. Legal investments 33 §1601-116. Effective date Article 2: CREATION, ALTERATION AND TERMINATION OF CONDOMINIUMS 33 §1602-101. Creation of condominium 33 §1602-102. Unit boundaries 33 §1602-103. Construction and validity of declaration and bylaws 33 §1602-104. Description of units 33 §1602-105. Contents of declaration 33 §1602-106. Leasehold condominiums 33 §1602-107. Allocations of common element interests, votes and common expense liabilities 33 §1602-108. Limited common elements 33 §1602-109. Plats and plans 33 §1602-110. Exercise of development rights 33 §1602-111. Alterations of units 33 §1602-112. Relocation of boundaries between adjoining units 33 §1602-113. Subdivision of units 33 §1602-114. Easement for encroachments 33 §1602-115. Use for sales purposes 33 §1602-116. Easement to facilitate exercise of special declarant rights 33 §1602-117. Amendment of declaration 33 §1602-118. Termination of condominium 33 §1602-119. Rights of secured lenders 33 §1602-120. Master associations 33 §1602-121. Merger or consolidation of condominiums Article 3: MANAGEMENT OF THE CONDOMINIUM 33 §1603-101. Organization of unit owners' association 33 §1603-102. Powers of unit owners' association 33 §1603-103. Executive board members and officers; declarant control 33 §1603-104. Transfer of special declarant rights 33 §1603-105. Termination of contracts and leases of declarant 33 §1603-106. Bylaws 33 §1603-107. Upkeep of the condominium 33 §1603-108. Meetings 33 §1603-109. Quorums 33 §1603-110. Voting; proxies 33 §1603-111. Tort and contract liability 33 §1603-112. Alienation of common elements 33 §1603-113. Insurance 33 §1603-114. Surplus funds 33 §1603-115. Assessments for common expenses 33 §1603-115-A. Optional escrow of assessments 33 §1603-116. Lien for assessments 33 §1603-117. Other liens affecting the condominium 33 §1603-118. Association records 33 §1603-119. Association as trustee Article 4: PROTECTION OF CONDOMINIUM PURCHASERS 33 §1604-101. Applicability; waiver 33 §1604-102. Liability for public offering statement requirements 33 §1604-103. Public offering statement; general provisions 33 §1604-104. Public offering statement; condominiums subject to development rights 33 §1604-105. Public offering statement; condominiums containing conversion buildings 33 §1604-106. Public offering statement; condominium securities 33 §1604-107. Purchaser's right to cancel 33 §1604-108. Resales of units 33 §1604-109. Escrow of deposits 33 §1604-110. Release of liens 33 §1604-111. Conversion buildings 33 §1604-112. Express warranties of quality 33 §1604-113. Implied warranties of quality 33 §1604-114. Exclusion or modification of implied warranties of quality 33 §1604-115. Statute of limitations for warranties 33 §1604-116. Effect of violations on rights …
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Pre-existing condominiums (created under the Unit Ownership Act, Chapter 10) are covered only if they amend their instruments to opt in.
Based on the Uniform Condominium Act, not UCIOA — applies to condominiums only.
Establishes the applicability of the Maine Condominium Act to all condominiums created after January 1, 1983.
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