14 M.R.S. §§ 6021 et seq.
Free Maine residential lease template.
Maine caps deposits at 2 months rent (14 M.R.S. § 6032), returns within 30 days for a written lease (21 for tenancy at will), caps late fees at 4% with a mandatory 15-day grace, and requires 24 hours notice before entry.
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What is in this Maine template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where Maine law requires verbatim text (e.g., ), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
14 M.R.S. § 6032
Deposit cap
Capped at 2× monthly rent.
14 M.R.S. § 6028
Late fee cap
Capped at 4%; 15-day grace required.
14 M.R.S. § 6025
Notice to enter
24 hours.
14 M.R.S. § 6002
Nonpayment notice
7-day notice.
Required disclosures in Maine
- ·Energy-efficiency disclosure (§ 6030-C)
- ·Radon disclosure (§ 6030-D)
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Maine landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (14 M.R.S. § 6025) |
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