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Maine Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with Maine law. Maximum: 2x rent. 30-day return deadline.
Your Deposit
$3,600.00
Maine Maximum
$3,600.00 (2x rent)
Return Deadline
30 calendar days after move-out
Maine Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 2x rent
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $3,600.00
- Pet deposit
- Allowed
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 30 calendar days
- Escrow required
- Yes
- Interest required
- No
- Itemized statement
- Required
Statute: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14 § 6032
Max 2x monthly rent. Must hold in separate account.
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