14 M.R.S. § 6033: Maine security deposit rules in plain English
What 14 M.R.S. § 6033 says about Maine security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Maximum deposit
- 2 months' rent. At move-in the landlord may not require more than the first full month's rent, the security deposit and any properly disclosed mandatory recurring fee (§ 6022-A). The deposit may not be commingled with the landlord's assets: it must be held in a bank or other financial institution account beyond the reach of the landlord's creditors, and on request the landlord must tell the tenant the institution and account number (§ 6038).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- No interest requirement in ch. 710-A.
What 14 M.R.S. § 6033 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
2 months' rent. At move-in the landlord may not require more than the first full month's rent, the security deposit and any properly disclosed mandatory recurring fee (§ 6022-A). The deposit may not be commingled with the landlord's assets: it must be held in a bank or other financial institution account beyond the reach of the landlord's creditors, and on request the landlord must tell the tenant the institution and account number (§ 6038).
Interest
No interest requirement in ch. 710-A.
Full citation: 14 M.R.S. §§ 6032, 6033, 6034, 6038, 6022-A Read the official text
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FAQ: 14 M.R.S. § 6033
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under 14 M.R.S. § 6033?
Under 14 M.R.S. § 6033, a Maine landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Maine?
2 months' rent. At move-in the landlord may not require more than the first full month's rent, the security deposit and any properly disclosed mandatory recurring fee (§ 6022-A). The deposit may not be commingled with the landlord's assets: it must be held in a bank or other financial institution account beyond the reach of the landlord's creditors, and on request the landlord must tell the tenant the institution and account number (§ 6038).
Does Maine require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: 14 M.R.S. §§ 6032, 6033, 6034, 6038, 6022-A.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Maine?
No interest requirement in ch. 710-A.
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