Maine Abandoned property

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Maine?

Abandoned property must be stored in a safe, dry, secure place. The landlord sends written notice with an itemized list. If the tenant does not respond within 7 days, the property may be disposed of under the statute. Claimed property must be released without conditioning release on payment.

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6013 · last checked 2026-10-23