MA landlord resources
Canton rental market
Rental-market planning in Canton, Massachusetts, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $3,008
- Metro
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- County in dataset
- Norfolk County
The comparison figure is $2,653. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Massachusetts, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 13.4% above that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $36,096
- One vacant week, annualized
- $694
- Example 3× income threshold
- $9,024
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Massachusetts dataset, not independent Canton ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Massachusetts: Security deposits
May not require a security deposit greater than the first month's rent (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B).
Interest at 5% per year (or the lesser rate actually paid by the bank) on deposits held one year or more; paid annually or within 30 days of termination (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Massachusetts: Notices and tenancy endings
14 days' written notice to quit for nonpayment of rent (M.G.L. c. 186 § 11 for written leases; § 12 for tenancies at will); tenant may cure by paying rent, interest and costs.
A tenancy at will is terminated by notice equal to the rent interval or 30 days, whichever is longer (M.G.L. c. 186 § 12); effectively 30 days for a month-to-month tenancy.
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Housing Court (also District Court / Boston Municipal Court).
Massachusetts: Rent regulation
Rent control prohibited statewide: no city or town may enact, maintain or enforce rent control of any kind (M.G.L. c. 40P § 4), which preempts inconsistent state or local law (§ 5).
Massachusetts: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license; some municipalities (e.g., Boston, Cambridge) require local rental registration.
Massachusetts: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead-based paint (federal, pre-1978 housing)
Massachusetts lead paint / Tenant Lead Law Notification
Security deposit: statement of condition (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B)
Lessor must give a written receipt for the deposit stating the amount, the bank's name and address, and the account number; a separate written statement of condition is also required (M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B).
Sources supplied for Massachusetts
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- M.G.L. c. 186 § 15B (security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- M.G.L. c. 186 § 11 (nonpayment, written lease)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- M.G.L. c. 186 § 12 (notice to terminate tenancy at will)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- M.G.L. c. 40P § 4–5 (rent control prohibition and preemption)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30