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Renting in Massachusetts

Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or landlord.

Renting is a great alternative to owning your own home. But renters and landlords have certain obligations. Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both parties, as well as the renting process in Massachusetts in the links below.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Tenant rights 
Guide to common landlord rights and duties 

All other tasks

Finding an apartment and signing a lease 
Types of Tenancies 

What you need to know

Mandatory statement of condition 
Unlawful discrimination in housing 
Landlord's guide to evictions 
Tenants' guide to eviction 
Before renting out your property 
Security deposits and last month's rent 

Contact Information

Address

501 Boylston St, Suite 5100, Boston, MA 02116
directions 

Phone

Consumer hotline (617) 973-8787

Open M-F 9am-4:45pm.

Related Services

Additional Resources

State Sanitary Code
Renters Insurance for College Students
Massachusetts laws about landlords and tenants
Renting Guide for Students (PDF 16.69 MB)
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