Property Management
In Maine, a residential lease that requires a tenant to waive their right to receive the security deposit back within 21 days is:
AEnforceable if both parties sign
BVoid and unenforceable as it waives statutory rights✓ Correct
CValid only if the deposit is less than one month's rent
DEnforceable for commercial tenants only
Explanation
Maine's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act provides mandatory protections including the 21-day security deposit return requirement. Lease provisions waiving these statutory rights are void and unenforceable.
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