Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6047–6050 § 6048
Written lease and description required
Operative Text
An agreement described in section 6047 must be made in the form of a written lease and must include at least a general description of the boundaries of the land to be leased.
Under Maine law, 14 M.R.S. § 6048, certain land lease agreements—those falling within the scope of section 6047—must be documented in writing and must contain at least a general description of the boundaries of the land being leased. The rule establishes a minimum formal requirement for these agreements, ensuring that both the written form and a basic geographic description are present. Without meeting these two baseline conditions, the agreement may not satisfy the statutory standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers entering into land lease agreements covered by 14 M.R.S. § 6048 generally ensure that every such agreement is reduced to a written lease document before the tenancy begins. Compliant operators typically include, at minimum, a general description of the leased land's boundaries within the lease itself—whether by metes and bounds, a map reference, or another reasonably clear description. Maintaining documentation that satisfies both the written-form and boundary-description requirements helps demonstrate compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 14 M.R.S. § 6048, tenants entering into covered land lease agreements have a right to a written lease that includes at least a general description of the leased land's boundaries. If a lease was never put in writing or lacks any boundary description, that gap may be relevant to the enforceability or terms of the agreement. Tenants who believe their lease does not meet these requirements may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options may be available to them.
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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