What disclosures must a landlord provide in Maine?

Maine requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon (Radon disclosure and pamphlet required); Energy Efficiency (Disclosure of energy efficiency information); Bed Bugs (Disclosure of known bed bug infestations in past 5 years).

What happens if a Maine landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Maine Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Maine law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Maine, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Maine law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Maine landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Radon
Radon disclosure and pamphlet required
Legal basis: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Section 6030-D
Energy Efficiency
Disclosure of energy efficiency information
Legal basis: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Section 6030-C
Bed Bugs
Disclosure of known bed bug infestations in past 5 years
Legal basis: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Section 6030-E

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Maine?: Maine requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon (Radon disclosure and pamphlet required); Energy Efficiency (Disclosure of energy efficiency information); Bed Bugs (Disclosure of known bed bug infestations in past 5 years).
What happens if a Maine landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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