Maine § 1207. - Assessment paid by persons other than owner
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1207. — Assessment paid by persons other than owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1207.. Assessment paid by persons other than owner
When any assessment under section 1203 shall be paid by any person against whom such assessment has been made, who is not the owner of such lot or parcel of land, then the person so paying the same shall have a lien upon such lot or parcel of land with the buildings thereon for the amount of said assessment so paid by said person, and incidental charges, which lien shall continue for one year and which lien may be enforced in a civil action for money paid, laid out and expended, and by attachment in the way and manner provided for the enforcement of liens upon buildings and lots under Title 10. [PL 1965, c. 310 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1207.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1207. cover?
Section 1207. ("Assessment paid by persons other than owner") 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 § 1207.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1207." (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 § 1207. apply to my situation?
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