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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: 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.
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