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Security deposit cap

2 months' rent

Late fees

Capped at 4% of monthly rent; 15-day grace

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

21 days (tenant-at-will) / 30 days (written lease)

Required Maine disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Energy efficiency
  • Radon (every 10 years)
  • Smoking policy
  • Bedbug

Every disclosure required by Maine law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Maine laws we track

  • ·Title 14 §§6021–6045

Major Cities

Portland
Bangor
Lewiston

Maine lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Maine?
2 months' rent. Deposits must be returned 21 days (tenant-at-will) / 30 days (written lease).
What late fee can a Maine landlord charge?
Capped at 4% of monthly rent; 15-day grace
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Maine?
30 days (month-to-month).
Does Maine require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Maine.
Is bedbug disclosure required in Maine?
Yes — Maine requires landlords to disclose the property's bedbug infestation history to prospective tenants before signing.
Must a Maine landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?
Yes — Maine requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.
What extra fields does a Maine lease need beyond the standard template?
Maine leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. property owner legal name, property manager (if any)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Maine require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Energy efficiency, Radon (every 10 years), Smoking policy, Bedbug. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Maine lease template.

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