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Maine Smoke & CO detectors

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Maine?

At the start of each tenancy, the landlord must provide working smoke detectors if none are present, and must repair or replace them after written notice of a problem from the tenant. The tenant must keep them working by keeping batteries charged and testing them.

Verified Source: 25 M.R.S. § 2464(9)(A)-(B) · last checked 2026-10-15

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