Maine Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Maine landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
4
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Maine
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months
📋
Eviction Notice
7 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
50 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
4% after 15-day grace
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$80–$100
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
Yes
✅ Landlord Rights in Maine
→No statewide rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Maine
→45-day notice to quit
→Repair & deduct
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Bedbug history
✓ Energy efficiency
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Maine
1
Serve Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 7 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $80–$100
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 50 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score4/10
Eviction Avg50 days
Notice Period7 days
Entry Notice24hr