# 14 M.R.S. § 6022-A: 14 §6022-A. Limit on initial amount paid by tenant

> Maine · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T14_P7_C710_S6022-A

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 M.R.S. § 6022-A
- **Heading:** 14 §6022-A. Limit on initial amount paid by tenant
- **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 / Section 6022-A

## Text

1. Limit on amount required to initiate tenancy. Upon entering a lease or tenancy at will agreement, a landlord, landlord's agent or real estate broker may not require a tenant to pay an initial amount of money in excess of the total of the rent for the first full month of occupancy, a security deposit as limited by section 6032 and any mandatory recurring fee as defined in section 6000, subsection 1‑A that is properly disclosed under section 6030‑J. [PL 2023, c. 594, §8 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 594, §13 (AFF).]

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