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Maine Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Maine?

May not exceed 2 months' rent. Separately, at move-in a landlord, agent or broker may not require more than the first full month's rent, the security deposit and properly disclosed mandatory recurring fees (§ 6022-A).

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. §§ 6032, 6022-A · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Maine rules

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 · Full Maine deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

Maine's security deposit chapter (14 M.R.S. ch. 710-A, §§ 6031-6039) requires deposits to be held in a bank account beyond the reach of the landlord's creditors, with the bank and account number disclosed on request. It does not require the landlord to pay interest (full-text search of the chapter).

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6038 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Maine interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

Maine's rental-property chapter (14 M.R.S. §§ 6021-6030-K) requires no move-in inspection or checklist (full-text search of the chapter). It does require bedbug inspections on notice and bedbug disclosures (§ 6021-A).

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. ch. 710 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Maine move-in/move-out checklist page

Same topic in neighboring states

All Maine landlord-tenant law · Maine landlord FAQ · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone) · Move-in checklist

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