Can You Legally Live In a Storage Unit in Maine?

While storage units are great for providing extra space, can a unit in Maine also legally serve as a place to live or provide shelter?

Listen, we need to be clear—Maine winters are harsh and dangerous, and a storage unit is not a safe or reasonable place to live. We’re simply looking at whether or not it’s legal, not suggesting it as a real housing option.

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With that question in mind, let’s take a look at the laws and regulations here in Maine to see whether or not this is something you can legally do.

Under Maine’s ‘Self-Service Storage Act,’ it is explicitly prohibited to live in a storage unit, meaning it is not legal to use one as a residence.

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According to Maine law, specifically Title 10, §1373, storage units cannot be used for living purposes, and operators are not allowed to permit it.

The Self-Service Storage Act continues by making it clear that both occupants and facility operators are prohibited from using or allowing storage units to serve as residences.

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And there you have it—according to Maine law, you cannot legally live in a storage unit.

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