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Pet deposit allowed. The Maine State Housing Authority, a housing authority of a 23 municipality or other entity in control of public housing may charge a reasonable, 24 refundable pet deposit for each pet to a resident of the public housing who owns one or 25 more common household pets. 26 4.

Security Deposits You may not use your security deposit to cover your last month's rent unless your landlord agrees. ing to Maine lease and rental agreement laws, landlords cannot charge you more than two (2) times your monthly rent for a security deposit.

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.

The rental agreement is an official contract entered between the tenant and owner of a property. Tenant is the person who wishes to take temporary possession of the owner's property by paying the rental amount. The tenant can stay/use the property of the owner for the time mentioned in the rental agreement.

Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA) (5 M.R.S.A. §§ 4551 to 4634). Rental application fees: In Maine, landlords can charge a rental application fee, but it cannot exceed the actual costs of screening tenants.