Maine rent increase notice
Maine: 45 days written notice — 14 M.R.S. § 6015(1). 75 days' notice if increases total 10% or more within 12 months (14 M.R.S. § 6015(2)); Portland has local rent control (CPI-based cap) and requires 90 days' notice. Generate the letter below.
Maine rent increase rules
| Notice required | 45 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | 14 M.R.S. § 6015(1) |
| Caps / special rules | 75 days' notice if increases total 10% or more within 12 months (14 M.R.S. § 6015(2)); Portland has local rent control (CPI-based cap) and requires 90 days' notice |
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Every Maine rule we encode, with its citation
45 days puts Maine inside a national range that runs from 30 to 90 days. 10 jurisdictions require more notice and 20 require less. Same period as Connecticut, Hawaii.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 7 days | 14 M.R.S. § 6002(1) |
| Rent increase | 45 days | 14 M.R.S. § 6015(1) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | 14 M.R.S. § 6002(1) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | 18-C M.R.S. § 5-905; form § 5-951 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | 18-C M.R.S. §§ 2-502, 2-503 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Maine documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for Maine — 7 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Maine — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- New Hampshire — 30 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in Maine?
45 days, per 14 M.R.S. § 6015(1). 75 days' notice if increases total 10% or more within 12 months (14 M.R.S. § 6015(2)); Portland has local rent control (CPI-based cap) and requires 90 days' notice.
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in Maine?
75 days' notice if increases total 10% or more within 12 months (14 M.R.S. § 6015(2)); Portland has local rent control (CPI-based cap) and requires 90 days' notice
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.