Maine § 1049. - Waiver of sewer district lien foreclosure
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1049. — Waiver of sewer district lien foreclosure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1049.. Waiver of sewer district lien foreclosure
A sewer district, including but not limited to a qualified sewer district subject to section 1050, may use the following provisions to waive a lien foreclosure. [PL 2013, c. 555, §6 (NEW).]
1. Waiver. The treasurer of a sewer district, including a qualified sewer district, when authorized by the trustees of the sewer district, may waive the foreclosure of a sewer district lien mortgage created pursuant to the sewer district's charter by recording in the registry of deeds a waiver of foreclosure before the period for the right of redemption from the lien mortgage has expired. The lien mortgage remains in full effect after the recording of a waiver. Other methods established by law for the collection of any unpaid rate are not affected by the filing of a waiver under this section.
2. Form. The waiver of foreclosure under subsection 1 must be substantially in the following form.
The foreclosure of the sewer lien mortgage on real estate for charges against........................(NAME) to................(NAME OF SEWER DISTRICT) dated...............and recorded in the......................County Registry of Deeds in Book........., Page........ is hereby waived.
The form must be dated, signed by the treasurer of the sewer district and notarized. A copy of the form must be provided to the party named on the lien mortgage and each record holder of a mortgage on the real estate.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1049.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1049. cover?
Section 1049. ("Waiver of sewer district lien foreclosure") 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 § 1049.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1049." (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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How does Maine § 1049. apply to my situation?
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