Maine security deposit demand letter

Moved out of a Maine rental and still waiting for your deposit? Fill in the form and your letter writes itself as you type. Print it or save it as a PDF for free, or have us mail it by USPS Certified Mail.

This is a free, neutral letter template, not legal advice. RedFlagLease is not a law firm, and no lawyer reviews your letter. You decide what the letter says and how much to ask for. The state rule shown on this page is general information from the statute we cite, checked on 2026-10-22. Deadlines can depend on facts like when you moved out or gave your forwarding address, and local rules may differ. For advice on your situation, contact a licensed attorney or a local tenant-rights or legal aid organization.

State the rental is inMove-out dateRental address (optional)Date you gave the landlord your forwarding address (optional)

What Maine law says (information only)

Return deadline: 30 days (see statute for when it starts) · 14 M.R.S. §§ 6032, 6033, 6034, 6037, 6038, 6022-A · Checked 2026-10-22

Your full nameStreet addressApt, suite (optional)CityStateZIP

Use your new address: it goes at the top of the letter.

Name (person or company)Street addressApt, suite (optional)CityStateZIP

Deposit you paid ($)Amount you ask for ($)

As of the date of this letter, I have not received my deposit or a written list of deductions.As of the date of this letter, I have received part of my deposit.

Add a reference to the Maine security-deposit law (14 M.R.S. §§ 6032, 6033, 6034, 6037, 6038, 6022-A). This is a citation only; check the law yourself before you rely on it.NoteOptional, your own words. Stick to facts (dates, what happened). Do not include threats, account or Social Security numbers, or anything you would not want a court to read. 0/500

Your letter

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[Your name]

[Landlord or manager name]

Re: Return of security deposit

Dear [Landlord or manager name],

I rented a property from you and moved out on [move-out date].

I paid a security deposit of $[amount]. [Choose whether you received part of it]

I ask that you send $[amount] to me at the address above. If you are keeping any part of the deposit, please send me a written list of each deduction and the amount.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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Mail it certified, $19.

We mail within 5 business days of payment, usually sooner (fulfilment is partly by hand). If we have not mailed it by then, you get an automatic full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund any time before we mail it.

US addresses only (sender and recipient).

We don't change your letter, give legal advice, contact your landlord for you, or promise any result. USPS records show mailing and delivery. They do not prove what your landlord did with the letter, and we can't guarantee that USPS delivers or that your landlord signs.

Still needed: your name and full address, the landlord's name and full address, your move-out date, the deposit you paid, whether you got part of it back, the amount you ask for.

Certified mailing isn't open yet. Print or save the letter for free and mail it yourself: any post office can send it by Certified Mail.

$19 one-time, including USPS postage and fees. By paying you agree to our Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.

USPS and Certified Mail are trademarks of the United States Postal Service. RedFlagLease is not affiliated with or endorsed by USPS.

Maine security deposit demand letter

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You (the sender)

Landlord or property manager

Your deposit

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Your letter

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Maine security deposit demand letter

The rental

You (the sender)

Landlord or property manager

Your deposit

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Your letter

Mail it certified, $19.

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