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This bill adds a new provision to Maine state law regarding energy efficiency disclosure statements for rental properties. Specifically, starting January 1, 2030, if a landlord fails to provide a signed energy efficiency disclosure statement to a tenant, the tenant will have the right to terminate their lease by giving 30 days' written notice. Moreover, the landlord cannot retain any fees, security deposits, or portions of security deposits for a lease that is terminated due to the landlord's failure to provide the required energy efficiency disclosure statement. This provision appears to be part of a broader effort to ensure that tenants have access to important information about the energy efficiency of their rental housing, which can impact utility costs and overall living expenses. The bill aims to incentivize landlords to be transparent about the energy performance of their properties by giving tenants a clear mechanism to exit a lease if this information is not provided.

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