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Maine Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Maine sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Maine caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days (21 days for tenancies at will) after move-out (Me. Stat. tit. 14, 6032, 6033).

This template walks you through every clause a Maine lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Maine security deposit rules

Maine security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap2 months' rent
Deposit return deadline30 days (21 days for tenancies at will)
StatuteMe. Stat. tit. 14, 6032, 6033

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Maine requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Maine

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Maine as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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