An Act To Protect Housing Quality By Enacting Mold Inspection, Notification And Remediation Requirements

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Christopher Kessler and 4 co-sponsors

Requires landlords to inspect for mold, notify tenants of findings, and promptly remediate mold problems to protect residents' health and housing quality.

Became Law without Governor's Signature

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Purpose / Intent

LD 1927 seeks to strengthen housing quality and tenant protections by establishing (as indicated by the bill title) statutory requirements related to mold: inspection, tenant notification, and remediation. The bill aims to reduce health and habitability risks associated with mold in residential properties.

Key provisions (based on bill title and legislative summary)

The legislative record provided does not include the bill text. The bill as passed (and amended) would, in general terms:
- Create legal requirements for inspecting residential properties for mold.
- Require property owners/landlords to notify tenants when mold is found or suspected.
- Require timely remediation/repair actions to address mold contamination.
- Establish compliance expectations and potential civil remedies for failures to inspect, notify, or remediate.

Note: The exact thresholds (e.g., spore counts, visible mold vs. laboratory confirmation), timelines for notice or remediation, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or administrative oversight are not included in the documents provided. Committee Amendment "A" (H-681) was adopted before final passage; its specific changes are not detailed here.

Who is affected

Tenants and occupants of residential properties (increased protections and information).

Landlords, property owners, and managers (new inspection/notification/remediation obligations).

Courts — potential increase in civil litigation as tenants or owners pursue remedies.

State General Fund — see fiscal impacts below.

Fiscal and legal impacts

Fiscal note (approved 05/31/2025): Minor General Fund cost increase and minor General Fund revenue increase.

Explanation: The bill may generate a small number of additional civil suits; the resulting workload is expected to be minimal and not require new funding. Additional filing fees would produce minor additional revenue.

Correctional impact: none indicated.

Procedural history & current status

Introduced: May 6, 2025.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (after initial referral by Housing & Economic Development).

Multiple work sessions and a divided report; Committee Amendment "A" (H-681) was adopted.

Passed both chambers "to be enacted" in concurrence on June 13–16, 2025.

Fiscal notes LR1868(02) and LR1868(04) approved 05/31/2025.

Status (as of July 8, 2025): HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

Notes / Uncertainties

This summary is based on the bill title, legislative actions, and fiscal notes provided. For precise obligations, timelines, enforcement, exemptions, or penalties created by LD 1927 (including the text of Committee Amendment H-681), consult the bill text and amendment documents available from the Maine Legislature.

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