1. Bedbugs (PDF) – The landlord must inform prospective tenants if neighboring rental units are infested with or under treatment for bedbugs.^[1]
2. Common Area Utilities – A tenant cannot be solely responsible for providing utilities to common areas unless they agree to it in writing and are compensated for the expense.^[2]
3. Energy Efficiency Disclosure (PDF) – If the tenant is responsible for paying utilities, they must be given a disclosure detailing the energy efficiency of the rental unit and its appliances.^[3]
4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If the property being rented was constructed prior to 1978, the tenants must be given a form that discloses the presence of toxic paint on the premises.^[4]
5. Radon Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords are required to test their rental properties for radon gas and give this completed disclosure form to tenants.^[5]
6. Rental Housing Rights Disclosure (City of Portland ONLY) (PDF) – A pamphlet describing tenants’ housing rights in Portland must be delivered to and signed by the tenant when the tenancy begins.^[6]
7. Security Deposit Location – Upon the tenant’s request, the landlord must disclose the name and account number of the financial institution where their security deposit is held.^[7]
8. Smoking Policy Disclosure (PDF) – The landlord must give the tenant a written notice that describes the rental property’s smoking policy.^[8]

• Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent for residential property. 3 month’s rent for mobile homes.^[9]
  • Exception – 1 month’s rent in Portland.^[10]
• Returning to Tenant – 30 days for written leases. 21 days for tenancies at will.^[11]

Landlords must provide a 15-day grace period before charging a late rent fee.^[12]

• Rental Property – Title 14, Chapter 710
• Handbook (Guide) – Maine Rental Housing Guide