MAINE LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

This comprehensive notice pack contains all standard landlord notices compliant with Maine landlord-tenant law under 14 M.R.S.A. §§ 6001-6016-A (Forcible Entry and Detainer).

NOTICE 1: SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Nonpayment of Rent - 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(1))

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY AT WILL FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT

Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(1)(C), you are hereby notified that you are seven (7) days or more in arrears in the payment of rent.

RENT DEMANDED:

Your tenancy at will is hereby terminated. You must vacate the premises within SEVEN (7) DAYS from the date you receive this notice.

RIGHT TO CURE AND REINSTATE TENANCY:

After this notice expires, if you pay all rental arrears, all rent due as of the date of payment, and any filing fees and service of process fees actually paid by the landlord before the writ of possession issues at the completion of the eviction process, then your tenancy will be reinstated.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment must be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Personal Check
Payment must be delivered to: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
During business hours: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

If you do not vacate or pay all amounts due by the deadline, the landlord may file a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action in Maine District Court to recover possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(3))

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice on the above-named tenant(s) by:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant (in-hand service)
☐ After 3 good faith attempts at personal service: mailing by first class mail to tenant's last known address AND leaving at tenant's last and usual place of abode

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 2: SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

(Lease Violation - 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(1))

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

SEVEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(1), you are hereby notified that you are in violation of your rental agreement or have caused a nuisance. You must cure the following violation(s) within SEVEN (7) DAYS after receipt of this notice, or your tenancy will be terminated.

SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR THIS NOTICE (check applicable):

☐ Substantial damage by tenant, tenant's family, or tenant's invitee
☐ Tenant, tenant's family, or tenant's invitee caused a nuisance or caused the place to become unfit for human habitation
☐ Tenant violated the law on the premises
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:

Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
Text: [________________________________]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:

To cure this violation, you must: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

WARNING: If you fail to cure the above violation(s) within seven (7) days, your tenancy will be terminated, and the landlord may file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery (in-hand)
☐ After 3 good faith attempts: mailing and leaving at last and usual place of abode

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 3: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION

(Tenancy at Will - 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

THIRTY-DAY NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY AT WILL

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002, your tenancy at will of the above-described premises is hereby terminated effective THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of service of this notice.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the premises, including all keys, garage door openers, and access devices, on or before the termination date.

REASON FOR TERMINATION (optional):
☐ No cause stated (permitted under Maine law for tenancy at will)
☐ Owner move-in
☐ Substantial renovation
☐ Sale of property
☐ Business decision
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Clean premises to move-in condition
☐ Return all keys and access devices
☐ Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
☐ Complete move-out inspection

FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing for return of your security deposit:
[________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Mailing and leaving at last and usual place of abode

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF ENTRY

(Landlord Access to Premises)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the landlord or landlord's agent will enter the above-described premises on:

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]
TIME OF ENTRY: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM to [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Repairs/maintenance: [________________________________]
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Showing to prospective tenants
☐ Showing to prospective buyers
☐ Smoke detector/CO detector inspection
☐ HVAC maintenance
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Contact phone: [________________________________]

NOTE: Maine law requires landlords to give at least 24 hours' notice before entry, except in emergencies. Entry must be at reasonable times. This notice is provided at least 24 hours in advance.

If this time is inconvenient, please contact the landlord to reschedule.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 5: FORTY-FIVE DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

(14 M.R.S.A. § 6015)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6015 and the terms of your rental agreement, the monthly rent for the above-described premises will be increased as follows:

EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCREASE: [__/__/____]

This rent increase will become effective at least FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS from the date of this notice, as required by Maine law.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

☐ All other terms of your rental agreement remain unchanged
☐ The following additional terms are modified: [________________________________]

If you do not wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, please provide written notice of your intent to vacate at least thirty (30) days prior to your intended move-out date.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION AND RETURN

(14 M.R.S.A. § 6033-6038)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

TENANCY DATES: Move-in: [__/__/____] Move-out: [__/__/____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6033, the landlord must return the security deposit or provide a written statement with any amount withheld and reasons within:
- 30 days after termination and vacating (standard)
- 21 days if the property has been sold and the new owner requires the deposit

MAINE SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMIT: Maximum of 2 months' rent (14 M.R.S.A. § 6032)

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. § 6033, deductions may be made for:

CALCULATION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________]
☐ Amount owed by tenant: $[________]

PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE:

If the landlord fails to return the deposit or provide a written statement within the required time, the tenant may recover double the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 7: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a move-out inspection of the above-described premises has been scheduled as follows:

INSPECTION DATE: [__/__/____]
INSPECTION TIME: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE: To document the condition of the premises at the end of your tenancy and to identify any damage beyond normal wear and tear that may result in deductions from your security deposit.

YOUR RIGHTS:

☐ You have the right to be present during this inspection
☐ You may designate a representative to attend on your behalf
☐ Please confirm your attendance by: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

☐ All personal belongings removed
☐ All trash and debris removed
☐ All rooms cleaned
☐ Kitchen appliances cleaned
☐ Bathrooms cleaned
☐ All light bulbs working
☐ Smoke detectors have working batteries
☐ HVAC filter replaced
☐ All keys ready to return

CONTACT FOR SCHEDULING:

Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 8: NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: ME ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED FORMER TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have vacated the above-described premises and have left personal property behind. The following items remain on the premises:

DESCRIPTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

ESTIMATED VALUE: $[________]

You must claim this property within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this notice.

CLAIM DEADLINE: [__/__/____]

TO CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY:

Contact: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Hours: [________________________________]

STORAGE COSTS:

You will be responsible for reasonable storage costs of $[________] per day.

IF NOT CLAIMED:

If you do not claim your property by the deadline, it will be considered abandoned and the landlord may dispose of or sell the property in accordance with Maine law.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

MAINE LANDLORD NOTICE REQUIREMENTS - QUICK REFERENCE

SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMITS:
- Maximum: 2 months' rent (14 M.R.S.A. § 6032)

SERVICE OF NOTICE (14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(3)):

1. Personal delivery (in-hand service) - preferred
2. After 3 good faith attempts at personal service:
   - Mailing by first class mail to tenant's last known address, AND
   - Leaving at tenant's last and usual place of abode

IMPORTANT MAINE-SPECIFIC NOTES:

1. Right to Cure Nonpayment: Even after the 7-day notice expires, tenants can cure by paying all rent owed plus court costs before the writ of possession issues.

2. 7-Day Notice Grounds: A 7-day notice may be given for:
   - Tenant 7+ days in arrears
   - Substantial damage
   - Nuisance or making premises unfit
   - Violation of law
   - Perpetrator of domestic violence (if victim is also tenant)

3. 45-Day Rent Increase Notice: Maine requires longer notice (45 days) for rent increases than most states.

4. Security Deposit Interest: Maine does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits.

5. No Retaliation: Landlords cannot terminate or refuse to renew in retaliation for tenant exercising legal rights (14 M.R.S.A. § 6001(3)).

6. Portland Rent Control: Portland has rent stabilization ordinances that may impose additional requirements.

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may change. Consult with a licensed Maine attorney for specific legal guidance.