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Maine Eviction Notice Requirements (2026)
Complete guide to Maine eviction notice periods, deposit return rules, and recent law changes. Generate a legally appropriate Maine eviction notice in seconds with RentGuard — free.
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Maine notice periods
Security deposit rules
30 days after move-out or 21 days if tenant leaves no forwarding address. Written itemization required.
Rent control status
No statewide rent control. Portland passed rent stabilization ordinance — verify local rules for Portland properties.
Key Maine landlord rules
✓Landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering except in emergencies
✓Security deposit limited to 2 months rent
✓Just cause required to evict tenants who have lived in unit 2+ years in some circumstances — verify locally
✓Tenant may withhold rent for serious habitability failures after written notice to landlord
Recent law changes in Maine
⚠ LD 2003 (2024): Additional tenant protections in municipalities with high housing cost burden
Frequently asked questions — Maine eviction
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Maine?+
In Maine, landlords must give 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy — or one full rental period, whichever is longer.
What is the eviction notice period for nonpayment of rent in Maine?+
Maine requires a 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent. Tenant has 7 days to pay rent in full or vacate.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Maine?+
30 days after move-out or 21 days if tenant leaves no forwarding address. Written itemization required.
Is there rent control in Maine?+
No statewide rent control. Portland passed rent stabilization ordinance — verify local rules for Portland properties.
How do I evict a tenant in Maine?+
To evict a tenant in Maine, serve the appropriate written notice (7 days for nonpayment), wait for the notice period to expire, then file for eviction in your local court if the tenant has not complied. RentGuard can generate the correct Maine notice form for free.
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