Which disclosures must a Maine lease include?
Maine landlord-tenant law is governed by 14 M.R.S. (Chapters 709-710). Beyond the universal federal lead rule, the disclosures a Maine landlord must give at or around lease signing are:
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Energy-efficiency disclosure | 14 M.R.S. § 6030-C | Before the lease or deposit, if the tenant pays for energy |
| Bedbug disclosure | 14 M.R.S. § 6021-A | Before renting |
| Radon disclosure | 14 M.R.S. § 6030-D | Before the lease or deposit |
| Smoking-policy disclosure | 14 M.R.S. § 6030-E | Before the lease or deposit |
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
The main Maine lease disclosures
Energy-efficiency disclosure (14 M.R.S. § 6030-C): a signed energy-efficiency disclosure statement must be given before the lease or deposit.
Bedbug disclosure (14 M.R.S. § 6021-A): the landlord must disclose whether adjacent units are infested or being treated and, on request, when the unit was last found free of bedbugs.
Additional Maine disclosures
Radon disclosure (14 M.R.S. § 6030-D): the landlord must test on the statutory schedule and give written notice of results; a result of 4.0 pCi/L or higher lets the tenant terminate within 30 days.
Smoking-policy disclosure (14 M.R.S. § 6030-E): written notice of whether smoking is prohibited, allowed throughout, or limited to certain areas, with the tenant's written acknowledgment.
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
One disclosure applies in every state, Maine included: for housing built before 1978, federal law (Title X; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d) requires the landlord to give a signed lead-warning disclosure, reveal any known lead hazards, hand over any available records, and provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Violations can bring civil — and in egregious cases criminal — penalties.
What happens if a Maine landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- A missing radon disclosure carries a $250 civil penalty and a tenant termination right if levels are high (§ 6030-D).
- A late fee without the required written notice or over 4% is unenforceable (§ 6028).
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.
For the full set of Maine lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a Maine Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Maine's list with our New Jersey and New York disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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What disclosures are required in a Maine lease?
A Maine lease must include energy-efficiency disclosure; bedbug disclosure; radon disclosure; smoking-policy disclosure (14 M.R.S. § 6030-C; 14 M.R.S. § 6021-A; 14 M.R.S. § 6030-D; 14 M.R.S. § 6030-E), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.
Does Maine require a energy-efficiency disclosure disclosure?
Yes. a signed energy-efficiency disclosure statement must be given before the lease or deposit (14 M.R.S. § 6030-C).
Does Maine require a bedbug disclosure disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must disclose whether adjacent units are infested or being treated and, on request, when the unit was last found free of bedbugs (14 M.R.S. § 6021-A).
Does Maine require a radon disclosure disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must test on the statutory schedule and give written notice of results; a result of 4.0 pCi/L or higher lets the tenant terminate within 30 days (14 M.R.S. § 6030-D).
Does Maine require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.