Property

Sell a residential property in the State of Maine with this Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement.

• Marketable Title. The seller agrees to deliver good and marketable title to the property in accordance with the Standards of Title adopted by the Maine Bar Association.
• Title Defects. If the seller is unable to correct any title defects within the time allocated (or any extension agreed to), the purchaser may elect to accept title as is and pay the purchase price without deduction.
• Septic Systems. The seller must disclose if the property contains a shoreland zone septic system. If so, the seller agrees to provide certification regarding malfunctions within the past 180 days.
• Smoke Detectors. The seller must also deliver a certificate from the fire department that the property is equipped with approved smoke detectors.
• The Agreement includes a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure, as required by federal law.

ME commercial landlords, renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this affordable Maine Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
• All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use a different form for residential tenancies.
• This is a downloadable and customizable legal form template.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Maine.

• The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
• The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
• The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
• Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.

Have prospective tenants applying for a rental vacancy fill out this Rental Application Form for residential premises in Maine.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Maine.

THIS FORM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

ME tenants, sublet the house or apartment you are renting with this Maine Residential Sublease Agreement.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist, to be filled in at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, which should be signed in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

Transfer ownership of a Maine real estate property with this easy-to-use Maine Special Warranty Deed form.

Take applications from prospective renters for your vacation home with this Vacation Property Rental Application for Maine.

• Before they rent your lakeside cottage, cabin or summer house, have your potential guests fill out this form. When completed, the Application Form will contain the following information:
  • Rental period desired (based on availability).
  • Amount of deposit required and paid (as of the application date).
  • Number of persons in the applicant's party.
  • Length of stay.
• This is a downloadable template which you can customize to meet your needs.
• Prepared for use in the State of Maine.

Rent your summer home, lake cottage or recreational property in Maine to vacationers with this Vacation Property Short-Term Rental Agreement.

• The renter is solely responsible for personal property brought onto the premises. The renter indemnifies the owner against injury (including death), loss of or damage to the renter's property other than that caused by the direct actions of the owner or its representatives.
• The contract specifies fees for cancellation of the reservation after a certain date, for early check-in and late check-out.
• The owner has the right to use the security deposit if required for repairing damage caused by the renter's party or for excessive cleaning required by the renter's failure to maintain the property.
• There are numerous miscellaneous provisions governing the rental of the property, including:
  • refund policy,
  • pets,
  • smoking,
  • restrictions on alcohol and drugs,
  • prohibition on fireworks,
  • trash and recycling,
  • parking.
• The form also includes a schedule of items to be completed at check-out time. Failure to complete these items can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable to meet your unique needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Maine.