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Maine Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,388
2 Bedrooms
$1,975
3 Bedrooms
$2,400
YoY Trend
-0.1%
Days on Market
25d
Portland
04103
1BR$1,561
2BR$2,450
3BR$2,850
YoY
-3.8%
DOM
28.64d
Listings
44
Bangor
04401
1BR$1,215
2BR$1,500
3BR$1,950
YoY
+3.6%
DOM
21.72d
Listings
234
Maine Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Maine
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 50 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Maine security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
2 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Maine law
✅ Landlord Rights
→Can charge late fees
→No statewide rent control
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→45-day notice to quit
→Repair & deduct
→Retaliation protections
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Maine before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Bedbug history
📄 Energy efficiency
Rent Control Status
Maine rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Maine
Maine has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: 4% after 15-day grace.
Maine Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Maine?+
The average eviction timeline in Maine is 50 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 7 days. Filing fee is $80–$100.
What is the security deposit limit in Maine?+
In Maine, the security deposit maximum is 2 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Maine have rent control?+
No. Maine has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Maine?+
Landlords in Maine must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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