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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6021–6030-K § 6030-K

Model residential lease

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Operative Text

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6021–6030-K § 6030-K
1.
Model residential lease.
By December 1, 2025, the Attorney General shall create and post on the Attorney General's publicly accessible website a model lease for residential property that complies with current law, including any disclosure and any document required to be attached to a residential lease. The Attorney General shall update the model lease biennially and post the revised model lease no later than December 1st of every odd-numbered year.






2.
Implementation.
The Attorney General shall implement this section within existing resources.
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Plain English

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021–6030-K, Maine's Attorney General is required to create a model residential lease and publish it on a publicly accessible website by December 1, 2025. The model lease must comply with current law, including any required disclosures and attachments. After the initial publication, the Attorney General must update and repost the model lease by December 1st of every odd-numbered year, keeping it current with any legal changes.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021–6030-K, compliant residential landlords in Maine generally consult the Attorney General's model lease as a reference point for ensuring their lease agreements include all legally required disclosures and attachments. Operators who review the model lease when it is updated biennially can more readily identify whether their standard lease forms remain aligned with current Maine law. The model lease is a publicly available resource, and property managers commonly use such official templates as a baseline when drafting or revising their rental agreements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6021–6030-K, Maine tenants have access to a publicly posted model residential lease on the Attorney General's website, which reflects what a legally compliant lease should include. Tenants can compare this model against any lease they are presented with to identify potentially missing disclosures or required attachments. Those who believe their lease falls short of legal requirements may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the Attorney General's resources for guidance on available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6027
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6024
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 710
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6027
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6025-A
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6024
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. ch. 710
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-J
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6026
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6030-I
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021
Me. Rev. Stat. § 6021-A

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

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