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No notice is given in fixed end date leases unless the tenant breaks a significant lease term
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Notice to terminate tenancy for written leases without termination or notice language is a minimum of 30 days (§6001(1-B) and §6002).
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Notice to terminate tenancy at will is a minimum 30-days’ notice
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Notice to terminate tenancy for weekly leases is a minimum of 30 days
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Maine has no statutes for notices of the termination of tenancy within 24 hours or the notice of date or time of move-out inspections, as well as termination of weekly leases.
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Notice of termination for nonpayment is a seven days’ written notice
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A seven days’ termination notice is given for lease violation if the tenant:
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Changes the locks and refuses to give the landlord duplicate keys
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Causes substantial damage to the premises
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Is a nuisance on the premises
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Violates the tenancy laws
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Causes the dwelling unit to be unfit for human habitation
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Reasonable notice is required before entry
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Entry is allowed with notice for non-emergency repairs and maintenance
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Entry with notice is allowed for showings.’
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Entry without notice is allowed in emergencies
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In the Maine rental lease agreement, no statutes guide notice to tenants for the use of pesticides or allowing entry following a tenant’s extended absence.
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No lockouts or utility shutoffs are not allowed