Maine Two-Month Security Deposit Limit

14 M.R.S. § 6032 provides that a lease or tenancy-at-will agreement for a dwelling intended for human habitation may not require a security deposit equivalent to more than two months’ rent.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

Maximum2 months’ rent

Statewide residential deposit cap.

Classify upfront charges carefully

Security deposit.
Prepaid rent.
Application charge.
Pet-related payment.
Other one-time fee.

Maine deadline depends on tenancy type. Read the written agreement before applying a date; tenancy-at-will rules use a separate 21-day framework. Educational information only.

Official source

Maine Legislature14 M.R.S. Chapter 710-A — Security Deposits on Residential Rental Units ↗

Official Maine security-deposit chapter covering the two-month cap, normal wear, 21/30-day return rules, itemization, wrongful-retention damages and deposit handling.

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