30 days
to return a deposit
State rules · ME
Maine landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Maine, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Maine, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
4% of rent
late-fee cap
Late fees
Maine landlords must wait 15 days after rent is due before charging a late fee, and the fee can’t be more than 4% of one month’s rent.
45 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Maine landlords must give at least 45 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
In Maine, the law treats 24 hours’ notice as reasonable before a landlord enters, except in an emergency.
$10,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapters 709 (Entry and Detainer), 710 (Rental Property) and 710-A (Security Deposits).
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