Maine § 13281. - Duration of the relationship
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13281. — Duration of the relationship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13281.. Duration of the relationship
1. Effective date. The relationships set forth in this subchapter commence on the effective date of the real estate brokerage agency's brokerage agreement and continue until performance, completion, termination or expiration of that brokerage agreement.
2. Obligation; termination. A real estate brokerage agency and an affiliated licensee owe no further duty or obligation after termination, expiration, completion or performance of the brokerage agreement, except the duties of:
A. Accounting in a timely manner for all money and property related to, and received during, the relationship; and [PL 1993, c. 679, §1 (NEW).]
B. For seller agents, buyer agents, subagents and disclosed dual agents, treating as confidential information provided by the client during the course of the relationship that could have a negative impact on the client's real estate activity, unless:
(2) Disclosure of the information is required by law;
(3) The information is made public or becomes public by the words or conduct of the client to whom the information pertains or from a source other than the real estate brokerage agency or the affiliated licensee; or
(4) Disclosure is necessary to defend the real estate brokerage agency or an affiliated licensee against an action of wrongful conduct in a judicial proceeding before the commission or before a professional committee. [PL 2005, c. 378, §22 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 378, §29 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 13281.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13281. cover?
Section 13281. ("Duration of the relationship") 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 § 13281.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 13281." (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 § 13281. apply to my situation?
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