A Maine month-to-month rental agreement is a flexible tenancy that allows both landlords and tenants to continue with the lease arrangement until either party decides to cancel it. This type of agreement remains active until proper notice is given by either party.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: To terminate the lease agreement, either party must provide a notice of at least 30 days. [1]
- Rent Increase: Landlords must give 45 days’ notice to raise rent, or 75 days for a 10%+ increase [2] .
Required Lease Disclosures
- Radon Disclosure Form
- Bedbugs Infestation Disclosure
- Security Deposits
- Electricity to Common Areas
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- Residential Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statement
- Smoking Policy
Our Maine lease agreement page has more information on the required disclosures and associated laws.
Maine Month-to-Month Eviction
In Maine, ending a month-to-month or at-will tenancy requires landlords to give a 30-day notice to tenants, including weekends and holidays. For non-payment of rent, tenants receive a 7-day notice to pay or vacate, excluding weekends and holidays. Lease violations grant tenants a 7-day or a 30-day notice to vacate, depending on the breach, with the same exclusions for the 7-day notice and inclusion of all days for the 30-day notice.
The Maine Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
