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If you are a tenant at will (no lease): Your landlord must give you either a 30-day or 7-day written notice to leave, or they can combine both of these into one notice. Any notice must advise you of your right to contest the eviction in court. This is called a "Notice to Quit."

Maine Landlords' Rights and Tenant Responsibilities Tenants have seven days to pay rent after they receive a notice. Must give a 30-day notice before terminating a lease. Tenants must keep the unit in a safe and habitable condition. The landlord must store abandoned property and attempt to contact tenant.

Maine law also provides renters with fundamental rights that ensure their safety and legal protection during the length of their tenancy. Their rights include: Living in a safe and habitable rental unit that meets local health and safety codes. Having repairs made in a ?reasonable? time after providing written notice.

A landlord must give you adequate notice before you are evicted or your rent is increased. The landlord cannot abuse your security deposits. Tenants always have a right to a court hearing before the landlord can evict them. Unfair rental contracts can be in violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Generally, a landlord can terminate a lease without reason at the expiration of the lease term. That means your landlord is under no obligation to renew your lease or allow you to stay on the property for additional time unless you are able to invoke an anti-retaliation law.

So, as you form your lease, make sure to include each of these items: Parties to the Lease. List the name of the landlord and tenant bound to the agreement. Description of the Property. List the address of the property. ... Terms of Rent. ... Lease Term. ... Occupants. ... Security Deposit Information. ... Damages and Repairs. ... Pets.