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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Maine

In Maine a landlord must give at least 45 days' written notice before raising rent, and at least 75 days' notice for an increase of 10% or more (counting increases within 12 months).

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Maine at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
45 days
Applies to rent and mandatory recurring fees for residential tenancies. A waiver is void.
Longer notice rule
75 days for increases of 10% or more
Increases within a 12-month period are added together. Does not apply to certain deed-restricted or subsidized housing.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No amount cap, but rent may not be raised while the unit violates the warranty of habitability (14 M.R.S. 6016).

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The rules in Maine

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Maine?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Maine: 45 days. Applies to rent and mandatory recurring fees for residential tenancies. A waiver is void.

Does Maine require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Maine: 75 days for increases of 10% or more. Increases within a 12-month period are added together. Does not apply to certain deed-restricted or subsidized housing.

Does Maine limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Maine: no statewide cap. No amount cap, but rent may not be raised while the unit violates the warranty of habitability (14 M.R.S. 6016).

Where do the Maine rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from 14 M.R.S. 6015 and 14 M.R.S. 6016. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The 75-day rule for increases of 10% or more was added by PL 2023, c. 388, and the section was amended again by PL 2023, c. 594.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

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