 Any attorney who prepares a deed or issues a title opinion, with regard to Maine real property, without a through understanding of Maine "subdivision" laws and regulations is risking malpractice. It happens frequently, and on most occasions results from attorney being unaware of Maine "subdivision" pitfalls. Maine "subdivisions" and/or "land developments" are governed by the Department of Environmental Protection, and/or the Land Use Regulation Commission (L.U.R.C.) and/or the municipality where the land is located. Thus three different sets of regulatory provisions may apply, each with varying penalties for failing to comply. Numerous time periods and exceptions are involved in determining when a "subdivision" has occurred. As with statutes of limitation, even a one day variance in the transfer of real property can have a significant impact on your clients.
Course Author: Knud E. Hermansen
Course Credit: 1.0 Hours General Credit
Course Fee:
$45.00 - KBA Member
$65.00 - Non-Member
Special KBA Membership pricing is limited to Members in good standing of the Knoxville Bar Association.
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