In Maine, how many days notice is to be given by the landlord before increasing the rent?
Full Question:
I live in a rented apartment with my family. Yesterday my landlord came to visit me and informed that he has increased the rent of the apartment. My landlord informed me about the increase in rent only two days prior to the due date of monthly rent payment. I am required to pay my rent for the last month within two days. In Maine, how many days notice is to be given by the landlord before increasing the rent?
12/23/2016 |
Category: Landlord Ten... ยป Residential ... |
State: Maine |
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Answer:
“Rent charged for residential estates may be increased by the lessor only after providing at least 45 days' written notice to the tenant. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.”
In Maine, per 14 M.R.S. § 6015, the landlord is required to give the tenant a written notice at least 45 days prior to increasing the rent.
