Lease preparation education in Massachusetts

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: 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

Offices listed in the dataset

• Massachusetts Trial Court – Eviction (Summary Process)Court
• Mass.gov – Massachusetts Law About Tenants' Security DepositsConsumer Protection

Landlord education in Massachusetts