# 14 M.R.S. § 6032: 14 §6032. Maximum security deposit

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6032

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 M.R.S. § 6032
- **Heading:** 14 §6032. Maximum security deposit
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 14 / Part 7 / Chapter 710-A / Section 6032

## Text

A lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling intended for human habitation may not require a security deposit equivalent to more than the rent for 2 months. [PL 2009, c. 566, §22 (AMD).]

## Nearby sections

- [14 M.R.S. § 6031 14 §6031. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6031.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6032 14 §6032. Maximum security deposit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6032.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6033 14 §6033. Return of the security deposit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6033.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6034 14 §6034. Wrongful retention; damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6034.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6035 14 §6035. Transfer of security deposit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6035.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6036 14 §6036. Waiver of provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6036.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6037 14 §6037. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6037.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6038 14 §6038. Treatment of security deposit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6038.md)
- [14 M.R.S. § 6039 14 §6039. Surety bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710-A_S6039.md)

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