Massachusetts Renters' Rights

Evictions and Terminations

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Massachusetts

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Massachusetts and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.
Massachusetts Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out how much advance notice you or the landlord must provide to terminate a rental agreement that runs month-to-month in Massachusetts.

Security Deposits

Massachusetts Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Paying Rent

Massachusetts Late Fees, Termination for Nonpayment of Rent, and Other Rent Rules

Find out Massachusetts rent rules, including limits on late fees, notice requirements for rent increases, and notice required for terminating a tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

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Massachusetts Renters' Rights

Evictions and Terminations

Evictions and Terminations

Security Deposits

Security Deposits

Paying Rent

Paying Rent

More Legal Topics

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