Maine § 1080. - Delivery of deed to purchaser after 2 years
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1080. — Delivery of deed to purchaser after 2 years, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1080.. Delivery of deed to purchaser after 2 years
If the real estate is not redeemed within the time specified by payment of the full amount required by this chapter, the municipal treasurer shall deliver to the purchaser the deed lodged with the treasurer by the tax collector. If the treasurer willfully refuses to deliver such deed to the purchaser, on demand, 2 years after the sale and forfeiture of the real estate, the treasurer forfeits to the purchaser the full value of the real estate to be conveyed, to be recovered in a civil action, with costs and interest as in other cases. The sureties of the treasurer shall make good the payment required in default of payment by the principal. On the failure of both, the municipality is liable. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §66 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1080.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1080. cover?
Section 1080. ("Delivery of deed to purchaser after 2 years") 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 § 1080.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1080." (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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