Maine § 455. - Agreements to treat building as personal property
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 455. — Agreements to treat building as personal property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 455.. Agreements to treat building as personal property
No agreement, that a building erected with the consent of the landowner by one not the owner of the land upon which it is erected shall be and remain personal property, shall be effectual against any person, except the owner of such land, his heirs, devisees and persons having actual notice thereof, unless such agreement is in writing and signed by such landowner or by someone duly authorized for that purpose, and acknowledged and recorded as deeds are required to be acknowledged and recorded under this chapter. This section shall not apply to agreements entered into prior to the 28th day of April, 1903, and then outstanding.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 455.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 455. cover?
Section 455. ("Agreements to treat building as personal property") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 455.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 455." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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