Maine (ME) lease form
Quick answer
Maine does not require a written lease for standard tenancies, but landlords must provide multiple written disclosures before or at the start of tenancy regardless of lease format. Key required disclosures include radon test results, a smoking policy statement, energy consumption history, and a total cost disclosure required since January 2025.
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Landlord must provide a written energy efficiency statement including the prior 12-month energy consumption history or utility supplier information before lease signing (14 M.R.S. § 6030-C).
Landlord must notify current and prospective tenants in writing within 30 days of receiving radon test results, including whether mitigation was performed (14 M.R.S. § 6030-D).
Landlord must provide a written smoking policy stating whether smoking is prohibited, permitted, or allowed only in specific areas, with a signed tenant acknowledgment required (14 M.R.S. § 6030-E).
Landlord must disclose any current or recent bed bug infestation in the rental unit or any adjacent units before the tenant moves in (14 M.R.S. § 6021-A).
For pre-1978 properties, landlord must provide the EPA pamphlet and disclose any known lead paint hazards before the lease is signed (42 U.S.C. § 4852d).
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14, Chapter 710 (Rental Property). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Maine lease FAQ
Maine law does not mandate a written lease for all tenancies. However, multiple required disclosures must be in writing before move-in, so a comprehensive written lease is the standard best practice.
Starting January 1, 2025, Maine landlords must provide prospective tenants a signed written itemization of all costs associated with the tenancy, including rent, recurring fees, and utility responsibilities, before the lease is signed.
Maine landlords must provide written notice of radon test results within 30 days of receiving them and disclose whether mitigation was performed. Tenants also retain the right to conduct their own radon test.
No. Under 14 M.R.S. § 6030, any lease provision that dismisses or limits the landlord's liability for failing to meet statutory duties is void and unenforceable.
