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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 710-A § 6032

Maximum security deposit

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, ch. 710-A § 6032
A lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling intended for human habitation may not require a security deposit equivalent to more than the rent for 2 months.
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Plain English

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6031–6032, Maine law caps the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit for a residential dwelling at no more than two months' rent. This limit applies to both lease agreements and tenancy-at-will arrangements. Any provision in a rental agreement that attempts to require a larger deposit than this ceiling is not permitted under state law.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6031–6032, compliant residential landlords in Maine collect a security deposit that does not exceed the equivalent of two months' rent, regardless of the type of rental arrangement—whether a fixed-term lease or a tenancy at will. Operators generally review their standard lease templates and move-in documentation to confirm that no deposit requirement exceeds this statutory ceiling. Collecting an amount above the cap may expose a landlord to legal liability under Maine's security deposit statutes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Maine's 14 M.R.S. §§ 6031–6032 gives residential tenants a clear statutory right: a landlord cannot require a security deposit greater than two months' rent at the outset of a tenancy. If a rental agreement contains a deposit requirement above this limit, tenants have the option of raising that violation as a defense in a legal proceeding or seeking guidance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with Maine law. Reviewing any lease or tenancy-at-will agreement before signing can help tenants identify whether the deposit amount complies with this provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. § 6032
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6035
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6032
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6033
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6035

Related Rules

§ 1950.5
§ 554.602
Security deposit; amount.
§ 250.511a
Escrow Funds Limited

Source Information

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