Living in Maine often means enjoying spacious yards and the natural beauty our state offers. However, that peace can quickly turn to frustration when a neighbor's landscapers or contractors disregard property lines, turning your serene retreat into a scene of unwelcome intrusion. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a legal trespass, and you have rights. Let's delve into what constitutes trespassing by contractors in Maine and what actionable steps you can take. Understanding Trespass in Maine: When Your Boundary is Crossed At its core, trespass in Maine involves an unauthorized entry onto or interference with someone else's property. When a neighbor hires a contractor, that contractor becomes an agent performing work for the neighbor. If that work extends onto your land without permission, both the contractor and, potentially, your neighbor can be held liable. What Constitutes Trespass by a Contractor? It's not always a nefarious act...