University of New England: Can a Biddeford owner deduct ordinary wear from a UNE tenant's deposit?
DIRECT ANSWER
State-level primary guidance applied to this Maine school market; property-specific exceptions and individual eligibility require confirmation. Not a school-only rule.
No. The AG says normal wear and tear is not a lawful reason to retain a deposit.
Sources & verification
- www.maine.gov Maine Attorney General official government consumer guide
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