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Maine landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Maine landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.
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Security deposit

2 months' rent

Return: 21–30 days

Late fees

Capped at 4% of monthly rent; 15-day grace

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Local ordinances only (Portland has it)

Required disclosures

Every Maine residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint
  • Energy efficiency
  • Radon
  • Smoking policy

Notable Maine quirk

Must disclose smoking policy in writing.

Eviction timelines in Maine

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Maine.

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Other states

AL

Alabama

1 month's rent

AK

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

AZ

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

No statutory cap

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)