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Massachusetts Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Massachusetts sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Massachusetts caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, 15B).

This template walks you through every clause a Massachusetts lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Massachusetts security deposit rules

Massachusetts security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteMass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, 15B

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Massachusetts requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Massachusetts

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Massachusetts as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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