Maine Real Estate License Practice Exam

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What can a landlord do with the personal property left behind by a tenant after proper notification?

Landlord must give Sophia Grace 14 days notice to claim the property, then can sell the personal property and apply the proceeds to the back rent and damages
Landlord must give Sophia Grace 14 days notice to claim the property, then can auction the property and keep the proceeds only
Landlord must store the property indefinitely
Landlord cannot touch the property until the next rental period

The correct answer is: Landlord must give Sophia Grace 14 days notice to claim the property, then can sell the personal property and apply the proceeds to the back rent and damages

When a tenant leaves personal property behind after vacating a rental unit, Maine law requires the landlord to notify the tenant of the left-behind items, providing them with a designated timeframe to reclaim their property. In this scenario, the landlord must give a notice of 14 days for the tenant to claim their belongings. If the tenant does not come forward to retrieve their items within this period, the landlord has the right to sell the personal property. The proceeds from the sale can be applied to cover any unpaid rent or damages incurred due to the tenant's lease. This process helps landlords recoup some of their losses while also ensuring that tenants have a fair opportunity to reclaim their belongings. The other options either suggest different actions regarding how to handle the property that do not align with the legal requirements or imply an unnecessarily extended timeline for action that does not fit within the framework established by the law. Thus, the correct interpretation aligns with the proper protocol for handling personal property left by tenants in Maine.