Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine

The answer depends upon the lease language. In many situations, the lease simply expires and the lease tenancy then becomes a tenancy-at-will, whereby a 30-Day notice is typically all that is required to terminate the tenancy-at-will. However, leases often include provisions stating that the lease renews, and/or the lease terms continue to govern even if the lease expires. So, you�ll want to review the lease carefully.

Finally, landlord tenant law in Maine is very technical: Notices of Termination must be worded very precisely and must be served in the correct manner and at the correct time. I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney prior to attempting to prepare and serve your own notice of termination.