Maine landlord forms / Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Maine Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
$19A room-by-room condition record signed by landlord and tenant at move-in, then reused at move-out — the single best protection against a disputed security deposit deduction.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Maine law requires
- Security deposit cap
- 2 months' rent14 M.R.S. § 6032 · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 21 days after move-out14 M.R.S. § 6033 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 days14 M.R.S. § 6002 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 7 days14 M.R.S. § 6002 · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 1 day14 M.R.S. § 6025 · source
- Late fee guidance
- 4% of monthly rent14 M.R.S. § 6028 · source
Frequently asked questions
Is a move-in checklist legally required?
Some states require a written condition statement before a deposit is collected; in every state it's strong evidence if a deposit deduction is ever disputed.
Do I need to fill this out again at move-out?
Yes — compare the same rooms against the same checklist so any new damage is clear. Bundle purchasers can re-edit this document within their 12-month window.
Need more than one document?
The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Maine, with unlimited edits for 12 months.
See the Maine pack