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14 M.R.S. § 6031 Definitions
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As used in this Part, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings. [PL 1977, c. 359 (NEW).] 1. Normal wear and tear. "Normal wear and tear" means the deterioration that occurs, based upon the use for which the rental unit is inten…
14 M.R.S. § 6032 Maximum security deposit
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A lease or tenancy at will agreement for a dwelling intended for human habitation may not require a security deposit equivalent to more than the rent for 2 months.
14 M.R.S. § 6033 Return of the security deposit
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1. Normal wear and tear. A security deposit or any portion of a security deposit shall not be retained for the purpose of paying for normal wear and tear. 2. Return; time; retention. A landlord shall return to a tenant the full security deposit deposited with the landlord by the …
14 M.R.S. § 6034 Wrongful retention; damages
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1. Notice to landlord of intention to bring suit; presumption on failure to return deposit. If the landlord fails to return the security deposit and provide the itemized statement within the time periods in section 6033, the tenant shall give notice to the landlord of the tenant'…