Maine Landlord Guide

This guide provides the essential elements for those who are looking to be, or are already a residential landlord in Maine. The guide provides the key legal information a landlord (either an individual or a legal entity, (e.g., LLC, Trust) needs to know before they rent out their property to a tenant. The guide covers crucial information from the start of the renting process to the end, including security deposit requirements, the tax registration requirements and step-by-step instructions if there is the need to evict the tenant.

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CONTENTS:

I. FINDING GOOD TENANTS

Application
Prohibited restrictions

II. THE LEASE

III. DISCLOSURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Lead Paint
Energy Efficiency
Radon
Bedbugs
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

IV. SECURITY DEPOSIT

Escrow Account
Return of Security Deposit

V. LEASE BREACHES

VI. EVICTION PROCESS

Notice to Quit
Eviction Complaint
Hearing
Writ of Possession

VII. RENT OWED AFTER EARLY TERMINATION