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Required Massachusetts disclosures

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

Every disclosure required by Massachusetts law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Massachusetts laws we track

• ·MGL Chapter 186 §15B (very strict deposit rules)

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Massachusetts lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Massachusetts?

1 month's rent + last month + key deposit. Deposits must be returned 30 days.

What late fee can a Massachusetts landlord charge?

Cannot charge until rent is 30 days late

How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Massachusetts?

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

Does Massachusetts require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?

Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Massachusetts.

Must a Massachusetts landlord disclose where the security deposit is held?

Yes — Massachusetts requires disclosure of the bank or account holding the tenant's security deposit.

What extra fields does a Massachusetts lease need beyond the standard template?

Massachusetts leases in LeaseSigning collect 1 state-specific field (e.g. last month's rent held? (y/n)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.

What disclosures does Massachusetts require in a residential lease?

Lead-based paint (Property Transfer Notification), Security deposit receipt + bank info, Statement of condition, Insurance disclosure. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Massachusetts lease template.

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