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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a landlord, agent, contractor, designee or other entity from charging or collecting a fee as a condition of keeping a pet within a rented dwelling unit, except that a fee for pet rent not to exceed 1% of the monthly rental charge and a pet security deposit not to exceed $300 may be charged. The bill also prohibits a landlord, agent, contractor, designee or other entity from charging or collecting a fee for a service animal or an assistance animal.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for pet fees in rental housing in Maine, creating clear limitations on what landlords can charge tenants for keeping pets. Specifically, landlords may charge a refundable pet security deposit up to $300 and can collect a monthly pet rent not exceeding 1% of the monthly rental charge. The bill defines a pet as a dog or cat kept in a residential dwelling for non-commercial purposes. Importantly, landlords are prohibited from charging any additional fees related to pet ownership beyond the security deposit and monthly pet rent. The bill also provides strong protections for tenants with service animals or assistance animals, explicitly preventing landlords from charging any additional fees or deposits for these animals, which are considered necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This legislation aims to make rental housing more accessible and affordable for pet owners while ensuring fair treatment for tenants with service and assistance animals.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Donna Bailey (D)*,
Anne Carney (D),
Vicki Doudera (D),
Tiffany Roberts (D),
Amy Roeder (D),
Dan Shagoury (D),
Charles Skold (D),
Russell White (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=824&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN082401.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0342&item=1&snum=132 |
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