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Maine Security Deposit Itemization
After a Maine tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 30 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Me. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days (Me. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Related Maine documents
- Maine Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Maine Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Maine Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Maine Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Maine Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Maine deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Maine?
- A security deposit generally may not exceed two months’ rent and must be held in an escrow account (Me. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6031–6038). Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 30 days, or 21 days if the tenant provides a forwarding address. Unused money is generally due within 30 days (Me. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 30-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.