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Maine Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Maine landlords. All citations reference actual Maine statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032
Security deposit limited to 2 months rent. Must be returned within 30 days (21 days if tenant provides forwarding address). Itemized statement required. Must be held in escrow.
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Notice Period Requirements

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Month-to-month (tenancy at will) requires 30 days notice. 7-day notice for nonpayment.
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Eviction Process

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Nonpayment: 7-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violation: 7-day notice. Landlord files forcible entry and detainer in court.
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Late Fee Rules

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6028
Late fee cannot exceed 4% of monthly rent. Grace period of 15 days required before late fee can be charged. One of the more protective late fee statutes.
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Lease Termination

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6002
Fixed-term ends per lease. Tenancy at will: 30 days notice from either party. Early termination for domestic violence or military.
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Rent Increase Rules

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6015
No statewide rent control, but Portland enacted rent stabilization. Proper notice required for increases. 45 days notice required for rent increases.
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Habitability Standards

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6021
Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition, comply with building codes, keep common areas safe, provide heat, hot water, and electricity. Tenant may escrow rent if not met.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6025
Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times for repairs, inspections, showing to prospective tenants. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4581
Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, and source of income.
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