Maine rental law

As of Oct 7, 2026. Not legal advice.

Raise rent in Maine

Under state law: any amount, from Dec 1, 2026

No rent increase if home breaks habitability rules. Give 45 days' written notice, so the tenant has it by Oct 17, 2026.

The law, word for word

Rules for every lease in Maine

The next 12 months

Nothing scheduled to change here before Oct 7, 2027.

All changes in Maine

Help with your situation

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