Maine law

Premises Liability Laws in Maine.

Maine premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers, with duties informed by visitor status under Maine case law. The distinctive 6-year general civil statute of limitations at 14 M.R.S. § 752 applies to most premises claims — one of the longest periods in the country. Maine follows modified comparative fault.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

6 years (general civil actions)14 M.R.S. § 752

Premises-liability claims in Maine are generally subject to the state’s distinctive 6-year general civil statute of limitations.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault14 M.R.S. § 156

Maine applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is not equal to or greater than the combined fault of the defendants can recover a reduced award, with the Maine rule applied distinctively by Maine courts.

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