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Maine Deposit Interest Rules

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Maine has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.

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

How Maine compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Maine compares with other states in our database.

StateDeposit Interest Rules
Maineno interest required
Marylandinterest required
Massachusettsinterest required
Michiganno interest required
Minnesotainterest required (deposits held 1+ year)

Frequently asked questions

Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Maine?
No statewide statute requires it in Maine, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Maximum 2 months rent (1 month for elderly/disabled tenants). 3 months max for mobile home parks. Must be held in separate bank account. Return within 30 days (21 days if no written lease). Penalty: double deposit plus attorney fees.
How large can the deposit itself be in Maine?
Maine generally allows at most 2 months' rent (most tenancies) as a security deposit.
When do I get my security deposit back in Maine?
Generally within 21–30 days after move-out.

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