Maine Rural Water Association Administrative Summit 2026

Join Verrill attorneys Jonathan Dunitz and Sam Hamilton as they present at the Maine Rural Water Association’s Administrative Summit, taking place on Tuesday, October 6. Jonathan and Sam will be speaking during Session 2: “After the Lien: Foreclosure, Ownership, & Property Disposition for Water & Sewer Districts,” at 10:00am ET. 

This session picks up where “Lien On Us!” left off, focusing on what happens after a water or sewer district’s lien forecloses and title transfers automatically to the district. Attendees will learn about the legal and practical realities of district property ownership — including responsibilities that come with taking title, options for selling or disposing of foreclosed property, and how recent constitutional developments (such as Tyler v. Hennepin County) affect how districts handle excess proceeds from property sales. The session will provide actionable guidance for administrators navigating post-foreclosure decisions, with an emphasis on risk management and compliance with evolving legal requirements. Upon completing this session, attendees will be able to:

• Review the water and sewer lien process
• Understand how automatic foreclosure results in district ownership
• Identify the district’s immediate post-foreclosure responsibilities
• Describe the options for selling or disposing of foreclosed property
• Recognize the constitutional limitations on retaining excess proceeds from property sales
• Apply best practices for post-foreclosure decision-making