A Maine lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant to use a rental property. This form defines the lease term’s length and the rent amount owed each month. Additionally, lease agreements in Maine outline the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant(s) and the consequences and solutions to potential problems.
By Type (6)
Standard Lease Agreement
Outlines the terms and conditions for renting a residential property by a tenant from a landlord.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Allows a tenant to live on a property and potentially purchase it once the lease term is over.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Offers residents the choice of flexible month-to-month living arrangements, without the requirement of a long-term commitment.
Sublease Agreement
Provides the subtenant with the permission to lease either the entire property or a portion of it for a defined duration.
Room Rental Agreement
Establish a formal living setup by creating a binding contract involving the primary tenant and fellow occupants.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: Yes.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: Yes.
Grace Period: Yes.
License Required for Landlord: No.
Required Lease Disclosures
Lease agreements are governed by the specific landlord-tenant laws of Maine (Title 14, Chapter 710: Rental Property, Maine Revised Statutes). Some major regulations are as follows:
- Radon Disclosure Form. From 2012 onward, radon testing must be conducted every ten years, and this form must be presented to all tenants (§ 6030-D).
- Bedbugs Infestation Disclosure. Required if there is an infestation on the premises (§ 6021-A).
- Security Deposits. The bank name and account number must be disclosed (§ 6038).
- Electricity to Common Areas. Utilities in common areas will not be covered by the tenant (§ 6024).
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure is to be provided to the tenant before occupancy (Title 42 U.S. Code § 4852(d)).
- Residential Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statement. For tenants who pay utilities, an energy efficiency disclosure is required (§ 6030-C).
- Smoking Policy on the rental property must be disclosed (§ 6030-E).
Security Deposit
A landlord may collect up to two months’ rent from a tenant as a security deposit (§ 6032).
The deposit must be returned to the tenant within 30 days for a fixed lease and 21 days for a month-to-month lease (§ 6033).
Landlord Right of Entry
A landlord must provide at least one day’s advance notice to a tenant before entering the rental property (§ 6025).
Sample
Our Maine lease agreement template below defines all necessary rental terms.