State Landlord Laws
Maine Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Maine landlord.
Maine Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Maximum is 2 months' rent (14 MRS § 6032). Must be returned within 30 days after the end of tenancy with itemized deductions.
7-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. 30-day notice for month-to-month termination. Maine requires just cause to evict tenants in some circumstances.
Portland, Maine enacted rent control in 2020 for most rental units. No statewide rent control exists.
- ›Energy efficiency disclosure (14 MRS § 6030-C)
- ›Landlord's name and address
- ›Bed bug infestation history
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Maine's Forcible Entry and Detainer process typically takes 4–8 weeks, particularly when just cause requirements apply.
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