MA landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Workshop in Massachusetts
The combined workshop covers landlord operations and the investing business.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license; some municipalities (e.g., Boston, Cambridge) require local rental registration.
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