Security deposit rules in Maine
In Maine, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent. In Maine, the deposit, or an itemized list of what is kept with the rest, is due within 21 days after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Maine law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Maine law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Maine?
In Maine, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent.
Source: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6032, read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Maine have to return a security deposit?
In Maine, the deposit, or an itemized list of what is kept with the rest, is due within 21 days after the tenancy ends.
Source: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6033(2), 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.