Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may change; verify requirements with the Maine Legislature or a licensed attorney. MaxM Directory is not responsible for any reliance placed on this information.

MaxM Directory automatically monitors properties against Maine statutory requirements. This page summarises the applicable rules and flags any known compliance issues.

Use this page to review your rights as a tenant, understand which statutory rules apply to your rental, and see whether any active violations have been flagged for a specific property.

The Transparency Score is a 0–100 rating that reflects a property's documented history, responsiveness to issues, and owner accountability.

MaxM Directory is headquartered in and operates from the state of Maine. Under Maine law, 15 M.R.S. § 711–§ 712, most conversations may be recorded, with certain exceptions, with the consent of at least one participating party provided the recording device remains in the responsible participating party's possession and control at all times. Maine law does not require the responsible party to notify other participants that the conversation is being recorded. 

This guide explains every step of the Fetch Property Image feature on the property edit page.

1. Purpose

The MaxM.Directory community is designed to support constructive discussion and information sharing related to housing conditions and property history.

The goal is to complement structured property records with helpful context and discussion.

1. Overview

MaxM.Directory respects user privacy and is committed to protecting personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and stored when using the platform.

Overview

MaxM.Directory is designed to organize housing information into structured property records.

1. Purpose

This Content Policy defines what is allowed and prohibited on MaxM.Directory.

The platform is designed to provide structured, factual housing information, not opinions or personal attacks.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using MaxM.Directory, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the platform.

Overview

MaxM.Directory is designed to organize housing information into structured, chronological records.

The platform does not assign ratings or make judgments about properties. Instead, it presents data in a way that allows users to interpret patterns and history over time.

Maxm.Directory — Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 15, 2026

MaxM.Directory is a free, community-powered housing transparency platform built to give tenants, landlords, and the public a permanent, factual record of every rental property — including its history, conditions, ownership, and documentation.

Unlike traditional listing sites that only show what a landlord chooses to advertise today, MaxM builds a living timeline for each property that grows with every reported event, uploaded document, and verified interaction.

About MaxM Directory

Every Property Tells a Story. MaxM Directory Helps You See It.

MaxM Directory was created to bring transparency, structure, and accountability to rental housing—by making it easier to document what actually happens during a tenancy.

There’s a Story Behind Every Address

Tucked away in Philadelphia’s Old City, Elfreth’s Alley is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States. At just a few hundred feet long, this narrow cobblestone lane offers something rare:

a clear, living example of how much history a single address can hold.

Homes on Elfreth’s Alley date back to the early 1700s. Over more than three centuries, they have been occupied, modified, repaired, and preserved—each change adding another layer to their story.

Reprinted from New Survey Finds Many Renters Are Concerned about the Impact of Home on Health Thursday, March 31, 2022

Why a Housing Conditions Directory Matters

Finding a place to live is one of the most important decisions people make. Yet renters often know very little about a property before signing a lease. Listings typically show attractive photos, rental prices, and basic amenities, but they rarely reveal the full history of a building.

Effective Date: March 8, 2026 Last Revised: March 8, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Maxm Network and all associated services (collectively, the "Platform"). Please read these Terms carefully.

By creating an account, accessing, or using any Maxm Network service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree, do not create an account or use the Platform.