Massachusetts
Rent Control State
Rent Increase Notice for Massachusetts Landlords
Notify tenants of upcoming rent increases with proper notice Compliant with MA landlord-tenant law.
Massachusetts Requirement: 30-Day Advance Notice
Massachusetts requires 30 days notice. Rent control applies in: Boston (limited), Cambridge (ended 1994).
Massachusetts Requirements for Rent Increase Notice
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 Rent Increase Notice Solves
Tenant claims they weren't notified of rent increase
Increase challenged because of improper notice period
Need proof of when notice was delivered
Unsure how much advance notice is required