Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Massachusetts at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?	Yes
Are receipts required for security deposit payments?	Yes
Are interest payments required on deposits?	Yes
Is there rent control?	No
Are there limits on late fees?	No
Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?	Yes
Are there rent payment grace period laws?	Yes
Are there rekeying laws?	Yes
Are there notice of entry laws?	Yes
Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?	Yes
Is a rental license required to be a landlord?	No

Security Deposits Rental Agreements Rent Laws Rental Application Laws Tenant Screening Laws Rental Property Repair Laws Notice of Entry Laws Pet Laws Retaliation Reference

Massachusetts Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Massachusetts?

Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?

Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Massachusetts?

Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Massachusetts?

When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Massachusetts?

When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Massachusetts?

Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Massachusetts?

What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Massachusetts?

What Clauses Are Required in a Massachusetts Rental Agreement?

What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Massachusetts?

What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Massachusetts?

What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Rent Laws

Massachusetts Rent Payment Laws

Massachusetts Rent Control Laws

Massachusetts Late Fee and Grace Period Laws

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Massachusetts?

Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Massachusetts?

What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Massachusetts?

What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Massachusetts?

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Massachusetts

The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Massachusetts

When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Massachusetts?

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Massachusetts?

Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Massachusetts?

What Is the Eviction Process in Massachusetts?

What Is an Illegal Eviction in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Massachusetts?

Emotional Support Animals in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Massachusetts?

What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Massachusetts?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties

Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

Rental Laws on Window Guards

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