Resources and Links
Resources:
Handling Specific LHO Situations Chart
LHO Complaint Flowchart
Sample Letter to Owner of House with Mold
LHO Body Language
7 Things Never to Say as LHO
Links:
Searchable List of Titles, Maine Revised Statutes
Maine CDC LHO website
American Public Health Association
Link to the MCDC rules (10-144 CMR Ch. 294)
Specific Case Links:
- Unlawful dumping. This is covered by T 30-A M.R.S.A. §3352. Prohibited dumping. Similar to the previous example, unless there is a municipal ordinance, the only remedy is going to District court where the offender may be fined $10 to $100. The municipality can recover all costs. http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/30-A/title30-Asec3352.html
- Malfunctioning sewage system. This is covered by T 30-A M.R.S.A. §3428. Malfunctioning domestic wastewater disposal units; abatement of nuisance. Municipal Officials (generally the Local Plumbing Inspector with the assistance of the LHO) can remedy the problem and put a lien on the property or go to court. http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/30-A/title30-Asec3428.pdf
- Landlord tenant issues. These issues are covered by T 14 M.R.S.A. §6021 which contains an “implied warranty” and “covenant of habitability”. Remedies to these problems may sometimes be expedited by resolving it similarly to one of the other complaints already discussed, such as the dangerous building. http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/14/title14sec6021.html
