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• Read more about Governor signs Kessler bill to limit fees imposed on renters and increase transparency

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, aimed at protecting Maine renters by limiting the types of fees that are imposed on tenants upon signing a lease and increasing transparency around what many consider "hidden fees" in a lease agreement.

• Read more about Kessler bill to increase notice period for certain rent increases becomes law

AUGUSTA - A bill to increase the notice period that a landlord must provide a tenant before significantly increasing their rent is now law. The measure is sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland.

• Read more about Governor signs Kessler bill to limit tenant application fees

AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, to limit the fees that a landlord can charge a prospective tenant as part of a rental application.

• Read more about Kessler introduces bill to limit upfront fees imposed on renters

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, presented a measure last week before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee aimed at protecting Maine renters by limiting the fees that are frequently imposed on tenants upon signing a lease.

• Read more about Kessler appointed to Maine Climate Council

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, has been appointed by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, to the Maine Climate Council.

• Read more about House Democrats appointed to serve the Maine Climate Council

AUGUSTA - Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross appointed seven House Democrats to serve on the Maine Climate Council, including on its subcommittees and working groups. The Maine Climate Council was established by Gov.

• Read more about Committee approves Kessler bill to increase notice period for certain rent increases

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to move forward LD 701, An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases. The vote was 9-3 in favor with two members absent. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland.

• Read more about Kessler introduces bill to increase notice period to terminate tenancy-at-will agreements

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, presented LD 804, An Act to Increase the Time Period for Notice to Terminate a Tenancy at Will, before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

• Read more about Kessler introduces bill to prohibit tenant application fees

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, presented LD 691, An Act to Reduce Barriers to Housing by Prohibiting Tenant Application Fees, before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

• Read more about Kessler introduces bill to increase notice period for rent increases

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, presented LD 701, An Act to Increase the Notice Period for Rent Increases, before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

The bill would increase the required notice for landlords to increase their tenants rents from 45 days to 90 days.