Appealing an Eviction
14 M.R.S. § 6008 — before the writ issues or 30 days, whichever comes first, and rent paid while it runs
Either side may appeal to the Superior Court. The time to appeal ends when the writ of possession issues or 30 days after judgment, whichever comes first.
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A tenant who appeals pays the unpaid part of the current month's rent or the arrears, whichever is less. The Superior Court may stay the writ while the appeal runs, on condition the tenant keeps paying rent, into escrow if it is disputed, and violating a condition ends the stay.
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- 14 M.R.S. § 6008 — Appeal
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