Massachusetts
Rent Control State
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit for Massachusetts Landlords
Demand payment or vacate within 3 days for nonpayment Compliant with MA landlord-tenant law.
Massachusetts Requirement: 14-Day Notice
Massachusetts requires a 14-day notice before filing for eviction due to nonpayment.
Massachusetts Requirements for 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 14 days
- Month-to-Month: 30 days
- Rent Increase: 30 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 1 month
- Return Deadline: 30 days
Rent Control
Rent control applies in some areas
Cities with rent control: Boston (limited), Cambridge (ended 1994)
Key MA Facts
- 14-day notice for nonpayment
- Strict security deposit rules
- Must pay 5% interest on deposits
Problems This 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Solves
Tenant hasn't paid rent for days/weeks
Need to start eviction process
Tenant ignoring payment requests
Legal documentation required before court