Maine Landlord to Repay Over 1,000 Renters $3.6 Million After Rent Hike Dispute
A landlord in Maine, Geoffrey Rice, has agreed to a $3.6 million settlement with the Trelawny Tenants Union. The payment will reimburse more than 1,000 residents who were overcharged in rent since 2020. The deal follows mediation and legal action over alleged violations of rent control rules. The union now intends to push for landlord compliance in Portland and is considering a digital rental registration system to improve oversight.
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