Maine Rent withholding / escrow

Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Maine?

In an eviction appeal, the tenant must pay rent that accrues during the appeal to the landlord. If the amount is disputed, the tenant pays it into an escrow account run by the Superior Court clerk. Rent may not be increased while the unit violates the warranty of habitability, unless the tenant caused the violation (§ 6016). Maine also lets a tenant pay an unpaid landlord utility bill and deduct it from rent (§ 6024-A, see repair and deduct).

Verified Source: 14 M.R.S. §§ 6008, 6016 · last checked 2026-10-23