MA landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Community in Massachusetts
Connect with other owners around landlord systems and business decisions.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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