Maine § 6022-A. - Limit on initial amount paid by tenant
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6022-A. — Limit on initial amount paid by tenant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6022-A.. Limit on initial amount paid by tenant
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.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6022-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6022-A. cover?
Section 6022-A. ("Limit on initial amount paid by tenant") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 6022-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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