Maine landlord law references

Maine: Security deposits

May not require a security deposit greater than 2 months' rent (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6032).

No statutory requirement to pay interest on residential security deposits.

The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.

Maine: Notices and tenancy endings

7 days' written notice when the tenant is 7 or more days in arrears; the notice is void if the tenant pays the full amount due before it expires (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6002).

A tenancy at will may be terminated without cause on a minimum of 30 days' written notice (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6002).

Court listed in the supplied dataset: District Court (forcible entry and detainer).

Maine: Rent regulation

No statewide rent control; municipalities may enact local rent control (e.g., Portland and South Portland have adopted ordinances).

Maine: Licensing and registration

No statewide landlord/rental license; registration requirements, if any, are local.

Maine: Lease disclosures and receipts

Lead-based paint (federal, pre-1978 housing)

Energy efficiency disclosure for residential rentals (Maine law)

Bedbug infestation disclosure (Maine law)

Radon testing disclosure (Maine law)

Security deposit must be held separate from the landlord's other property/assets; no specific statutory receipt form identified.

Sources supplied for Maine

Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.

• Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6032 (maximum security deposit)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

• Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6033 (return of security deposit)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

• Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6002 (termination of tenancy / notices)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

Offices listed in the dataset

• Office of the Maine Attorney General – Tenant RightsConsumer Protection
• Maine Judicial BranchCourt

Landlord education in Maine