If you have an eviction hearing soon, and will be going to court without a lawyer, you can practice representing yourself by playing RePresent: Renter! You'll learn how to prepare for court, what your rights are as a renter in Maine, what happens in court on the day of your hearing, and how to present evidence and cross-examine the other person in… More

Caution! Repair and deduct can be a risky strategy - read our information about the Rights of Maine Renters in Unsafe or Unfit Housing before you try to use this form!

Here is a sample form you can use if you need to inform a landlord in writing of an unsafe or unfit rental housing condition. 

You can use this sample form to request the return of your security deposit in Maine.  We strongly recommend that you learn about the relevant Maine rules before using this form.

Maine tenants can use this form letter to request information from their landlord about where their security deposit is being held.

Effective March 1, 2014, Maine landlords are required to test rental units for radon gas.  More details here We have linked below the Maine DHHS standard radon disclosure form, with their "Radon Tips" information attached.

Here is a sample letter you can send to your landlord to notify them of bed bugs in your building.  NOTE:  This notice was drafted for use by Maine tenants.  The laws may be different in other states.

Recursos importantes para prevenir el desalojo ¿Van a desalojarlo? ¿Le preocupa que pueda ser desalojado pronto?

Información sobre como asegurar que el dueño de su apartamento devuelva su depósito de seguridad y que puede hacer si no le reembolsa el depósito.

Introduction Cet article répond à certaines questions courantes que se posent les locataires de l’état du Maine au sujet de leurs droits. Chaque état a des lois différentes pour protéger les locataires - cet article ne couvre que la loi de l'état du Maine.