Your landlord generally has 21 days in Maine to return your security deposit after a tenancy at will ends — or the period set in a written lease, not more than 30 days. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 § 6033 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 21 days. Landlords must return the security deposit within 21 days after a tenancy at will ends, or within the period stated in a written lease (not more than 30 days).
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the deadline (21 days for a tenancy at will, or up to 30 days under a written lease) passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 § 6034, a landlord who wrongfully retains the deposit may owe double the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees, after at least seven days' written notice of intent to sue; Maine small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $6,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Maine attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.