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In Maine, a rent increase needs 45 days' written notice, or 75 days when it is 10% or more in 12 months.

Checked against Maine law on Oct 28, 2026.

Earliest start for the new rent

Assumes rent is due on the 1st. Where Maine law has more than one notice period, this uses the longest.

What Maine law says

How much notice does a landlord need to give for a rent increase in Maine?

In Maine, a rent increase needs 45 days' written notice, or 75 days when it is 10% or more in 12 months.

Source: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6015, read Oct 28, 2026.

Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.

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