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 advised30 days
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6033 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maine →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6033 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Maine →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedUp to 4% of rent
Maine caps late fees at 4% of the monthly rent and requires a 15-day grace period — the strictest in the country.
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maine →
Late fee grace period
Verified15 days
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6028 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Maine →
Rent increase notice
Spot-check advised45 days
Portland and a few municipalities have local rent control.
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 6015 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Maine →
The Maine Landlord Law Cheat Sheet
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