The Transparency Score is a 0–100 rating that reflects a property’s documented history, responsiveness to issues, and owner accountability.
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Transparency Score Guide
The Transparency Score is a 0-100 rating that reflects a property documented history, responsiveness to issues, and owner accountability.
What Is the Transparency Score?
Every property in the directory earns a score based on publicly submitted data. A higher score means better documentation, faster issue resolution, and verified ownership giving tenants confidence before they sign a lease.
90-100 Excellent Transparency Well-documented property with fast issue resolution and verified ownership.
70-89 Good Transparency Generally well-maintained with minor active issues or unverified ownership.
50-69 Fair Transparency Moderate issue history or slow resolution. Research before committing.
25-49 Low Transparency Significant documented issues or poor resolution history. Proceed with caution.
0-24 Critical - Data Needed Serious unresolved issues or no documentation. High risk - investigate thoroughly.
How Is It Calculated?
The score combines four equally weighted components. Each component is scored on a 0-100 scale and weighted proportionally.
Issue Burden
The number and severity of reported issues. Fewer active issues and lower-severity ratings contribute to a higher score.
Resolution Rate
How quickly and completely issues are resolved. Faster resolution and owner-funded fixes earn more points.
Amenity Record
The quality and quantity of verified amenities on the property. More positively rated amenities improve the score.
Owner Verification
Whether the property has a verified owner with a completed deed claim. Verified ownership significantly boosts the score.
How Can Owners Improve Their Score?
Register as a property owner, submit a deed verification claim, resolve reported issues promptly, and add verified amenities to your listing.
Maxm.Directory is Maine free rental transparency platform. Whether you are a current tenant, a property owner, or someone considering a new rental, your account gives you access to verified property histories, compliance records, and community-submitted reviews.
Registration is free and takes less than two minutes. Choose the account type that fits your situation below.
Register as a Tenant
Search verified rental histories, report issues, and document your tenancy experience with Maxm.Directory.
Tenant Tools
Search Properties
Browse verified rental histories, transparency scores, and landlord responsiveness records before you sign a lease.
Submit Tenancy Records
Create a verified record of your rental experience including lease dates, condition history, and overall satisfaction.
Report Issues
Log maintenance issues and track resolution. Unresolved issues affect the property Transparency Score.
Community Discussion
Ask questions and share experiences with other tenants in the property discussion thread.
Move-In / Move-Out Inspections
Document property conditions at move-in and move-out with timestamped photo inspections. Coming soon.
Security Deposit Tracking
Track your security deposit status and statutory return deadlines. Coming soon.
Tenant Rights Reference
Access a plain-language guide to Maine landlord-tenant law and statutory compliance rules. Coming soon.
As a registered property owner you can:
- Claim your property listings and verify ownership with a deed submission
- Monitor your Transparency Score and understand what drives it
- Respond to reported issues and demonstrate proactive management
- Add verified amenities to attract quality tenants
- Manage security deposit records and rent ledger history
A verified, well-maintained listing builds trust with prospective tenants and improves your score over time.
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