How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Maine?

In Maine, a landlord must give 45 days written notice before a rent increase of less than 10%, and 75 days before an increase of 10% or more. Increases within any twelve months are added together. This is 14 M.R.S. §§ 6002, 6015, 6025.

WhatMaine
Increase of less than 10%45 days
Increase of 10% or more75 days

Notes

A tenancy at will ends with at least 30 days' written notice. Rent or mandatory recurring fees may be raised only after 45 days' written notice, or 75 days' where the increase — alone or with others in the previous twelve months — reaches 10% or more, and neither may be waived. Entry: 24 hours is presumed reasonable notice, except in an emergency. Nonpayment: once rent is seven days or more in arrears, a seven-day notice, which is void if the full rent is paid before it expires.

Source

14 M.R.S. §§ 6002, 6015, 6025 — last checked 2026-09-16.

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

How Seayora uses this rule

Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.

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