Maine security deposit statement template

Maine rules for this report

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• The landlord returns the full deposit or gives a written statement itemizing the reasons for keeping any of it, with payment of the difference: within the time stated in a written rental agreement, never more than 30 days, or for a tenancy at will within 21 days after the tenancy ends or the premises are surrendered and accepted, whichever is later; mailing to the tenant's last known address complies14 M.R.S. s. 6033 (2)
• No part of a security deposit may be kept to pay for normal wear and tear14 M.R.S. s. 6033 (1)
• Normal wear and tear is deterioration from the unit's intended use without negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse by the tenant, household, invitees or guests; it does not include removing articles the tenant abandoned, such as trash, or, for a unit leased or made habitable, the cost of returning it to habitable condition, which may include cleaning, unless the landlord or someone outside the tenant's household caused it14 M.R.S. s. 6031 (1)
• Reasons a landlord may keep deposit money include storing and disposing of unclaimed property, unpaid rent, and unpaid utility charges the tenant had to pay directly to the landlord14 M.R.S. s. 6033 (2)
• A landlord who does not give the written statement or return the deposit in time forfeits the right to withhold any part of it14 M.R.S. s. 6033 (3)
• Before suing, the tenant gives the landlord at least 7 days' notice; if the deposit is not returned in that time, wrongful retention is presumed. Wrongful retention costs double the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney's fees and costs, and the landlord must prove the withholding was not wrongful14 M.R.S. s. 6034

What is in it

• Itemized deductionsDeduction, Why it is charged, Supported by, Amount
• Move-out conditionTwo to four sentences from the notes on the unit's condition at move-out compared with move-in, including anything noted as normal wear and tear and not charged, and photos if the notes mention them. Never state amounts.
• Refund and questionsHow the refund is paid or the balance should be paid, and where (from the notes, such as a check mailed to the forwarding address), and that the tenant may contact the landlord with questions. Never state amounts: the accounting table shows them.

Rules last reviewed October 23, 2026. Read the full Maine security deposit statement requirements.