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Massachusetts lease setup checklist.

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Massachusetts required steps

• Confirm the security deposit cap

  1 month's rent + last month + key deposit (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B).

• Set a lease-compliant late fee

  Cannot charge until rent is 30 days late Allow a 30-day grace period.

• Plan entry-notice language

  Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, absent an emergency.

• Set month-to-month termination notice

  30 days or one rental period (month-to-month).

• Attach every required disclosure

  Lead-based paint (Property Transfer Notification), Security deposit receipt + bank info, Statement of condition, Insurance disclosure.

• Plan deposit return timing

  30 days (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B).

• Collect state-specific lease fields

  Last month's rent held? (Y/N).