Landlord & Tenant Resources
Please note that regulations, requirements, and funding opportunities may have changed since this content was published. We encourage you to verify current information with your local municipality and relevant agencies.
Information about renting a unit in Massachusetts, either as a landlord or as a tenant, can be found below.
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Online resources – Information available from the state of Massachusetts:
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Renting in Massachusetts – tenant and landlord rights & responsibilities Click Here
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Landlord responsibilities Click Here
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Security deposits Click Here
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Tenant rights Click Here
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Tenant lead law notification Click Here
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Information from the state in other languages Click here
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Landlord & Tenants' Rights -
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This slide deck from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General provides an easy-to-follow overview of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including links to related resources: Click Here
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This 18-page document provides an overview of Massachusetts laws and regulations that should be taken into consideration when entering into a rental agreement: Click Here
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Safety and Sanitary Codes – All rental housing must meet the state Sanitary Code. This booklet provides an overview of items covered under Massachusetts law and the Housing Code Checklist provides a handy list of items covered under this law: Sanitary Booklet Housing Code Checklist
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Security Deposit – Questions frequently asked by landlords about how to manage security deposits in Massachusetts are covered in this document: Security Deposit FAQ
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Statement of Rental Unit Condition - A statement of condition form should be used by landlords who collect a security deposit from their tenants. Here are two sample statement of condition forms: Apartment Statement of Condition General Statement of Condition
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Massachusetts Legal Help - Visit the MassLegalHelp housing webpage for additional resources: Click Here