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    Maine Security Deposit Return Letter

    Landlords must return the deposit or an itemized statement within 21 days after a tenancy at will ends or the unit is surrendered (whichever is later), or within the time stated in a written lease, which may not exceed 30 days (14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)). The security deposit return letter below is preset for Maine: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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    Maine rules for a security deposit return letter

    Deadline to return the security deposit
    21 days after move-out 14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)
    Itemized list of deductions
    Required 14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)
    Penalty for a late or improper return
    Forfeits right to withhold any portion if deadline missed; double the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney's fees and costs (after 7 days' notice); separate remedy of actual damages, $500 or one month's rent (greatest) for failing to hold the deposit in a protected account. 14 M.R.S. § 6033(3), 14 M.R.S. § 6034, 14 M.R.S. § 6038(2)

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    State and dates

    Maine: Landlords must return the deposit or an itemized statement within 21 days after a tenancy at will ends or the unit is surrendered (whichever is later), or within the time stated in a written lease, which may not exceed 30 days (14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)).

    The day the tenant moved out and returned the keys.

    Deadline under Maine's main rule: November 21, 2026 (21 calendar days after the move-out date, October 31, 2026). Read the state rule above for conditions that change it.

    Parties

    Everyone named on the lease. Separate names with commas.

    Where you are sending this letter and any refund. Use the address the tenant gave you in writing.

    Deposit

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    Only if your state, city or lease requires interest on deposits. Leave empty otherwise.

    Itemized deductions

    One line per charge: what it is for and the amount. Unused lines are left out. Maine: A landlord who keeps any part of the deposit must give the tenant a written statement itemizing the reasons, together with the balance (14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)).

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    Several states require supporting documents for repair or cleaning charges. Attach them when you have them.

    Refund or balance

    For example, a note that an estimate will be followed by the final invoice.

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    Security Deposit Return Letter

    Itemized statement of deductions

    Date:November 12, 2026
    Rental property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield
    To (former tenants):Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera
    Forwarding address:88 Birch Road, Apt 2, Shelbyville
    From (landlord):Jordan Ellis, 500 Oak Avenue, Springfield
    Move-out date:October 31, 2026

    Dear Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera:

    This letter accounts for the security deposit you paid for 123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield. You moved out on October 31, 2026. Below is an itemized list of each amount deducted from the deposit and the reason for it, followed by the balance.

    Itemized deductions

    No.Description of chargeAmount
    1Patch and paint hole in bedroom wall$180.00
    2Replace broken bathroom mirror$95.50
    3Remove furniture and trash left in garage$150.00
    Total deductions$425.50

    Deposit accounting

    ItemAmount
    Security deposit received$1,800.00
    Less total deductions- $425.50
    Amount refunded to tenant$1,374.50

    The refund of $1,374.50 is enclosed or sent with this letter by check no. 1043 on November 12, 2026.

    Copies of receipts, invoices or estimates supporting the deductions are enclosed.

    If you have questions about any deduction, contact Jordan Ellis at (555) 010-2030.

    Deposit return rules for Maine: 14 M.R.S. § 6033(2).
    Landlord or agent signature (Jordan Ellis)
    Date

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    What Maine requires

    Deadline to return the security deposit

    Landlords must return the deposit or an itemized statement within 21 days after a tenancy at will ends or the unit is surrendered (whichever is later), or within the time stated in a written lease, which may not exceed 30 days (14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)).

    14 M.R.S. § 6033(2) · checked October 26, 2026

    Itemized list of deductions

    A landlord who keeps any part of the deposit must give the tenant a written statement itemizing the reasons, together with the balance (14 M.R.S. § 6033(2)).

    14 M.R.S. § 6033(2) · checked October 26, 2026

    Penalty for a late or improper return

    A landlord who misses the deadline forfeits the right to withhold any part of the deposit, and wrongful retention makes the landlord liable for double the amount withheld plus attorney's fees and costs (14 M.R.S. §§ 6033(3), 6034).

    14 M.R.S. § 6033(3), 14 M.R.S. § 6034, 14 M.R.S. § 6038(2) · checked October 26, 2026

    If move-out falls on October 31, 2026, 21 calendar days later is November 21, 2026. The form computes this deadline from the dates you enter and shows it under the letter date.

    City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.

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