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Maine Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Maine?

Rent is not late until 15 days after it is due. The late penalty may not exceed 4% of one month's rent, and the tenant must have been told about it in writing when the agreement was made.

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Maine rules

Late fees

Rent is late only if unpaid 15 days after it is due. The late penalty may not exceed 4% of one month's rent, and the tenant must have been told in writing at signing that it may be charged.

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Maine late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

A tenancy at will may be ended on 7 days' written notice when the tenant is 7 or more days behind on rent; paying the full rent due before the notice expires voids it.

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6002(1)(C) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Maine eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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