A Maine rental lease agreement is a written contract between the Landlord and Tenant. The agreement gives the Tenant(s) the right to occupy the property for a period of time in exchange for monthly rent payments.

Rental Application – The Landlord can request a rental application from Tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.

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Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

Most Recent US Home Facts

Population (2023): 334,914,895
Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Required Disclosures in Maine (8)

Bedbugs Infestation Disclosure
Electricity to Common Areas
Energy Efficiency Disclosure
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
Radon Disclosure Form
Rental Housing Rights Disclosure Form
Security Deposit Location
Smoking Policy

Security Deposit Requirements

Maximum – Two (2) months’ rent.

Returning the Deposit to Tenant – For a fixed lease, the Landlord must return the deposit within 30 days of the lease end date and for a month-to-month lease agreements, within a 21 days of the lease end date.

Source: § 6032, § 6033

Paying Rent and Late Fees

Grace Period – Fifteen (15) day grace period.

Notice to Quit – 7-day notice to quit.

Maximum – 4% of the monthly rent amount and must be written in the agreement form.

NSF Fee – Landlords have the right to charge a fee of 12% of the rent amount in the event of a bounced check.

Source: § 6028(1)

Landlord Rental Property Access

A twenty-four (24) hours notice prior to entering the rental property for any non-emergency issue.

Source: § 6025

Maine Standard Rental Lease Agreement Template Preview Example

Maine Residential Lease Agreement 1

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