Maine landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | May not exceed 2 months' rent. |
| Deposit return deadline | Written lease: within the time stated in the lease, but no more than 30 days. |
| Notice to enter | Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times; 24 hours is presumed reasonable. |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
May not exceed 2 months' rent.
Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6032 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Written lease: within the time stated in the lease, but no more than 30 days. Tenancy at will: within 21 days after the tenancy ends or the premises are surrendered, whichever is later.
Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6033 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Reasonable notice and entry only at reasonable times; 24 hours is presumed reasonable.
Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6025 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
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