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Your landlord must give you either a 30-day or 7-day written notice to leave, or they can combine both of these into one notice. Any notice must advise you of your right to contest the eviction in court. This is called a "Notice to Quit."

Just as a tenant doesn't have to tell the property owner why they aren't going to renew a lease, a landlord doesn't need a reason for not wanting to renew a lease agreement. So, if either of the parties decides not to renew, there's nothing anyone can do.

Landlords must provide a written notice if they decide not to renew a lease agreement. Maine laws typically require a 30-day notice period prior to the end of the lease term, allowing tenants adequate time to make arrangements for alternative housing.

The landlord and tenant can end a month-to-month lease with a 30-day notice period. Any reason that doesn't come down to landlord retaliation can be grounds for a notice to quit. This lease renews automatically each month. It continues indefinitely until either party sends a 30-day notice to quit.

No one can be added to an existing lease. To add a tenant all parties must agree and a new lease is written. This is a common practice, and most landlords are familiar with it.

If talking to your landlord doesn't resolve the issue, you can consider sending a written request for a lease renewal. This can help formalize your request and show that you're serious about renewing the lease. Make sure to keep a copy of the letter for your records.

No, a lease in Maine does not need to be notarized to be legally binding as long as both parties sign it.

If you are a tenant at will (no lease): Your landlord must give you either a 30-day or 7-day written notice to leave, or they can combine both of these into one notice. Any notice must advise you of your right to contest the eviction in court. This is called a "Notice to Quit."

A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, ...