Maine

Maine Sublease Agreement 1 pdf Maine Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

  • Tenants need their Landlords written consent to sublet unless it is written in the lease agreement.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

  • Short-Term Rentals – There’s a statewide tax of 9%. [1]
  • 28-Day Stays or Less – The tax is levied on rentals of less than 28 consecutive days.
  • 15-Day Stays or Less – If a room is rented for fewer than 15 days in a year, the operator doesn’t need to collect taxes. [2]

Eviction Laws

  • Authority of the Landlord – The Landlord can evict the original Tenant if the sublessee violates the lease terms or damages the property. [3]

Sample Maine Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. § 1811D(3)
  2. Maine.Gov
  3. § 9097 Terms of Rental Agreement
Maine Room Rental Lease Agreement 1 pdf Maine Room Rental Lease Agreement Template

Sample Maine Room Rental Lease Agreement

MAINE LEASE TO PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE 1 pdf Maine Lease-to-Purchase Lease Agreement

Maine Landlord and Tenant Online Resources

Sample Maine Lease-to-Purchase Lease Agreement

Maine Standard 1 Year Residential Lease Agreement Template Disclosure Forms 1 pdf Maine Residential Lease Agreement Template

Required Landlord / Tenant Disclosure Forms in Maine (8)

  1. Bedbug Disclosure – Tenants must be told about past bedbug issues or treatments (if any). [1]
  2. Common Area Utilities – Tenants are not responsible for the utilities in shared areas unless agreed upon in writing in the residential lease agreement form. [2]
  3. Energy Efficiency Details – Landlords must disclose the energy efficiency details to Tenants paying utilities. [3]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – For properties built before 1978, the Landlord must disclose lead-based paint. [4]
  5. Radon Disclosure Form – Tenants must be informed about radon gas risks on the property. [5]
  6. Tenant Rights (Portland Only) – Landlords in Portland must provide information on Tenant rights.
  7. Security Deposit Location – Landlords must inform Tenants the information where the security deposit is held. [6]
  8. Smoking Policy – Landlords must disclose the property’s smoking policy. [7]

Security Deposit Laws and Returning Requirements

  • Maximum Amount – No more than two months’ rent. [8]
  • Returning Deposit to Tenant – for a fixed-term lease Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days after the tenant moves out and for month-to-month leases the Landlord must return the deposit within 21 days. [9]

Rent Payment Laws and Late Fees

  • Grace Period – 15 days. [10]
  • Maximum Late Fee – Cannot charge more than 4% of the monthly rent. [11]
  • NSF Fee – 12% of the monthly rent for a bounced rent check. [12]

Sources

  1. § 6021-A(2)
  2. § 6024
  3. § 6030-C
  4. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  5. § 6030-D
  6. § 6038(1)
  7. § 6030-E(3)
  8. § 6032
  9. § 6033(2)
  10. § 6028(1)
  11. § 6028(2)
  12. § 6071(1)

Sample Maine Residential Lease Agreement PDF Template

Maine Month to Month Lease Agreement Template 1 pdf Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Month-to-Month Leasing Laws in Maine

  • Termination Notice – Either party can end the lease with a 30-day notice.[1]
  • Increasing Rent – Rent can be raised with 45 days’ written notice. If the increase is 10% or more (multiple increases totaling 10%) within a year, a 75-day notice is needed.[2]

Required Tenant Disclosures (8)

  1. Bedbug Disclosure – Tenants must be informed about past bedbug issues or treatments.[3]
  2. Common Area Utilities – Tenants are not responsible for utilities in shared areas unless agreed upon in writing.[4]
  3. Energy Efficiency – Landlords must disclose energy efficiency details to Tenants paying utilities.[5]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and EPA Brochure – For properties built before 1978, the Landlord must disclose lead-based paint. [PDF] [6]
  5. Radon Disclosure – Tenants must be informed about radon gas risks on the property. [7]
  6. Tenant Rights (Portland Only) – Landlords in Portland must provide information on Tenant rights. [8]
  7. Security Deposit Location – Landlords must inform Tenants where their security deposit is held. [9]
  8. Smoking Policy – Landlords must disclose the property’s smoking policy. [10]

Sample Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Sources

  1. § 6002
  2. § 6015
  3. § 6021-A(2)(D)
  4. § 6024
  5. § 6030-C(1)
  6. EPA / HUD Fact Sheet
  7. § 6030-D(2)
  8. Portland City Code § 6-223.2
  9. § 6038(1)
  10. § 6030-E(3)
MAINE RENTAL APPLICATION TEMPLATE pdf Maine Rental Application Form

Laws

Rental Application Fees ($)

Landlords can only charge one fee from the following list:

  • The background check fee
  • A credit check fee
  • Other screening fee [1]

Prohibited Areas in Maine

Landlords cannot charge potential Tenants application fees of any kind in the city of Portland. [2]

Disclosure of Criteria (Portland ONLY)

Landlords must give applicants the written criteria for tenancy approval before accepting their application.[3]

Multiple Fees

Landlords are only allowed to charge a screening fee once every 12-months.

Copies

All screening documents must be given to the Tenant.

Security Deposit Maximum Amount

Landlords can request up to two (2) months rent. [4]

Sources

  1. § 6030-H
  2. § 6-223.1(c)
  3. § 6-223.1(a)
  4. § 6032

Sample Maine Rental Application Form

PDF / Word / Excel / OpenDocument

Maine Residential Lease Agreement 1 pdf Maine Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)
Rental Application Form – this form is used by Landlords to get written consent for information about potential Tenants, such as background, job, income, and rental history.

Maine Lease Agreements By Type (6)

 

 

Alabama-Residential-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Maine Residential Lease Agreement – For residential rental properties with a standard 1-year lease term or more.

Download: PDF | Word (.docx)
 

Alabama-Commercial-Lease-Agreement

 Maine Commercial Lease Agreement

Download: PDF
 

Month-to-Month

 Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Download: PDF | Word (.docx)
 

Rent-to-Own

 Maine Rent to Own Lease Agreement

Download: PDF | Word (.docx)
 

Room-Rental-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Maine Room (Roommate) Rental Lease Agreement

Download: PDF | Word (.docx)
 

Sublease-Agreement

 Maine Sublease Agreement Template – Used to sublet / rent unit with the Landlords written approval.

Download: PDF | Word (.docx)

What the Maine Residential Lease Agreement Form Covers?

This document includes the following subjects that pertain to the laws regarding the relationship between the landlord and tenant in Maine:

Maine Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act

Summary (14 M.R.S.A. §§ 6021-6030): Maine’s landlord-tenant laws establish the rights and responsibilities of both parties, including:

  • Property Maintenance – Both landlords and tenants must keep the property safe and habitable.
  • Fair Housing – Both landlords and tenants are required to follow fair housing laws which ban discrimination of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.

Security Deposit Law

Summary (§ 6032, § 6033): In Maine, landlords can collect a security deposit of up to two months’ rent, and they are required to return it (after lawful deductions) within 30 days of the tenant moving out.

  • 30 Days – The time frame for returning the deposit.
  • Deductions must be documented in writing and shared with the tenant.
  • Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted from the security deposit.
  • Tenants may sue for up to double the amount of the deposit if the landlord fails to return it in time.

Lease Termination Rules for Landlord and Tenants

Summary: Both landlords and tenants have rights to terminate a lease under the following conditions.

  • Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
    • 7-day notice for non-payment of rent.
    • 30-day notice for lease violations.
  • Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
    • Tenants may terminate a lease with 30 days’ notice, if there is a domestic violence situation.
    • Month-to-month tenants can end the lease with a 30-day notice.

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property

Summary (§ 6025(2)): Landlords must provide reasonable notice (24 hours) before entering the property unless there is an emergency. Tenants cannot unreasonably deny access to the landlord.

Due Dates and Late Rent Fees

Summary (§ 6028(1)): Late fees must be reasonable and stated in the rental agreement.
  • 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.

Eviction Procedures and Notices

Summary: Landlords must follow legal procedures for eviction, which includes providing a notice and a court order if the tenant does not fix the situation after notice is given.

Property Maintenance Requirements

Summary: Landlords are obligated to maintain the property in a habitable condition. If repairs are not made after notice, tenants may have the right to withhold rent or terminate the lease.

  • Tenants cannot deduct repair costs from rent unless a prior agreement with the landlord says so.

Required Disclosure Forms (8)

Summary: Landlord must give tenants the following forms prior to the move-in date.

        1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure  (mainehousing.org) – Required for properties built before 1978 to inform tenants of potential lead hazards.
        2. Bedbugs Infestation Disclosure (Maine Housing) – This form discloses any bedbug problems in the past.
        3. Electricity to Common Areas (§ 6024) – The landlord cannot charge the tenant for electricity, heat, or any utilities related to common areas, such as hallways and stairwells, unless both parties agree.
        4. Energy Efficiency Disclosure (§ 6030-C) – The landlord is required to complete and have the tenant sign the energy efficiency disclosure form.
        5. Radon Disclosure Form (§ 6030-D(1))- Since 2012, landlords must check for radon every 10 years and provide this form to all tenants.
        6. Rental Housing Rights Disclosure Form (Portland ONLY) (City of Portland, Maine – Rental Housing Rights) – This form must be provided to tenants prior to occupancy.
        7. Security Deposit Location (§ 6022)- For properties with four or more units unless the landlord lives in a unit then five or more units.
        8. Smoking Policy (§ 6030-E(3)) – Must be clearly outlines in the agreement and it should include the policies for designated smoking areas, if allowed on the rental property.

Sample Maine Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maine Simple 1 Page Residential Lease Agreement 2 pdf Maine Simple 1-Page Rental Lease Agreement Templates
Rental Application – Landlords use this form to screen future Tenants before signing the agreement. The process involves the Tenants employment history, income, credit score, and criminal history.

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

Maine Lease Agreement Form Must Include the Following

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Required Disclosures (8)

  1. Bedbugs Infestation Disclosure
  2. Electricity to Common Areas
  3. Energy Efficiency Disclosure
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
  5. Radon Disclosure Form
  6. Rental Housing Rights Disclosure Form
  7. Security Deposit Location
  8. Smoking Policy

Security Deposit 

Maximum Amount – maximum amount of two months’ rent at the onset of a tenancy.

Returning – Landlords must return the funds within a certain time-frame, depending on the type of lease agreement. For a fixed lease, the landlord must return the funds within 30 days and for a month-to-month lease the funds must be returned within a period of 21 days.

Source: § 6032, § 6033

Paying Rent

Late Fee – According to the statutes of Maine, landlords are not permitted to impose a late fee or initiate eviction proceedings until the conclusion of the fifteen-day grace period, as stipulated under § 6028(1).

Notice to Quit – In the event that a tenant fails to make rent payment within the agreed grace period, it would be appropriate for the landlord to issue a formal notice to vacate the premises within a period of seven days, 7-day notice to quit.

Maximum – the maximum penalty for late rent payment is 4% of monthly rent and must be included in the lease agreement.

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 Entry

The Landlord must provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours advance notice prior to entering a tenant’s property for any non-emergency related situation.
Source: § 6025

Sample

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Maine Commercial Lease Agreement Template Sample

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