Maine Eviction Laws
Maine's 2023 just-cause eviction law significantly strengthened tenant protections.
Key Rules
- Notice Period
- 30 days for tenancies under 2 years; 60 days for tenancies over 2 years
- Just Cause Required
- Yes — after 12 months of occupancy (2023 LD 2083)
- Cure Or Quit Period
- 7 days to cure lease violations; 7 days for nonpayment of rent
- Relocation Assistance
- Required in some no-fault termination circumstances
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 6002
Termination of tenancy: landlord must give at least 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. For tenancies of more than 2 years, 60 days notice is required.
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Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 6001
Forcible entry and detainer: defines the process for eviction proceedings in Maine district court; landlord must give proper notice before filing.
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Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 6015
Just cause for termination: after 12 months of occupancy, landlord must have just cause to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (2023 law).
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