Updated on April 3rd, 2023
A Maine standard residential lease agreement is a rental contract entered into by a landlord and a tenant for the purposes of establishing the terms and conditions of a residential tenancy. A lease agreement is presented to a prospective tenant after they have expressed interest in renting the residential unit from the landlord.
The parties will go over the contract and ensure everyone is on board with the terms and that they accept the duties, rights, and obligations to which they will be held. This document covers the amount of rent, payment date, length of the lease, security deposit amount and return information, pet information, services and utilities, and damages and liability, among other stipulations.
Rental Laws – Title 14, Chapter 710
Handbook (Guide) – Maine Attorney General’s Tenants Rights
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Security Deposits
Maximum (§ 6032) – Two (2) months’ rent.
Returning (§ 6033(2)) – Thirty (30) Days
When is Rent Due?
Rent is due at the time specified in the residential lease agreement (no statute). Maine law provides a grace period, giving the tenant a minimum of fifteen (15) days to pay rent before late fees are charged by the landlord (§ 6028).
Attorney General Version
Model Landlord-Tenant Lease – This standard residential lease is provided by the Attorney General of Maine for reference and use. The second half of the document is a guide to completing the residential lease for landlords and tenants.
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