Property Management
Under Maine's Truth in Renting law, landlords must provide residential tenants with a written lease (or written notice of lease terms) when the tenancy is for a term of:
AAny length
BOne year or more✓ Correct
CMore than 30 days
DOnly when the tenant requests it
Explanation
Maine law requires landlords to provide a written lease or written statement of lease terms for tenancies of one year or more. Month-to-month tenancies may be oral, though written agreements are always recommended.
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