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Maine Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)

Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.

Security deposits

Return deadline

Spot-check advised

30 days

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6033 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maine →

Itemized statement required

Spot-check advised

Yes

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6033 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maine →

Rent, fees, and notice

Late fee limit

Verified

Up to 4% of rent

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maine →

Late fee grace period

Verified

15 days

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maine →

Rent increase notice

Spot-check advised

45 days

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6015 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Maine →

Not yet verified for Maine: Maximum deposit, Deadline when deducting, Interest on the deposit, Interest rule, Month-to-month termination notice, Entry notice, Required disclosures, Habitability standards, Rent receipt rules. We publish a value only after checking it against the statute — these are in our verification queue rather than guessed at.

The Maine Landlord Law Cheat Sheet

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