Massachusetts landlord law

A summary of the numbers that come up most often. For anything you plan to act on, verify against current statute or with counsel in Massachusetts.

Security deposit cap

1 month's rent

Notice to pay or quit

14 days

End month-to-month tenancy

30 days (or full rental period)

Rent control

Preempted statewide since 1994

Source-of-income protection

Yes — statewide

Notes

Strict deposit rules — interest paid annually, separate account required.