Maine Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A Maine month-to-month lease agreement, or tenancy at will, is a short-term contract between a landlord and tenant. It sets the terms of occupancy, such as monthly rent payments and a security deposit. This rental contract renews monthly until either party terminates it with 30 days’ notice.

Last updated October 25th, 2026

A Maine month-to-month lease agreement, or tenancy at will, is a short-term contract between a landlord and tenant. It sets the terms of occupancy, such as monthly rent payments and a security deposit. This rental contract renews monthly until either party terminates it with 30 days’ notice.

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Month-to-Month Laws

  • Termination Notice: Landlords and tenants must give at least 30 days’ notice to terminate the lease (§ 6002).
  • Increasing Rent: Landlords must give tenants 45 days’ notice before increasing rent (§ 6015). If the rent increase is 10% or greater, landlords must provide at least 75 days‘ advance written notice (§ 6015(2)). 

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