Massachusetts Lease Agreement

TurboTenant's Massachusetts lease agreement, crafted by local attorneys and property owners, ensures legal compliance and full protection for landlords.

Drafting a lease agreement in Massachusetts is a critical step in the landlord-tenant relationship, ensuring that all parties are aware of their rights and responsibilities. With TurboTenant’s Massachusetts Lease Agreement Generator and Templates, landlords are equipped with the tools necessary to create clear, compliant, and comprehensive lease agreements.

Custom Lease

In this section, landlords can personalize their lease agreements with specifics about their property and the rental arrangement. Customizable elements include:

• Additional Provisions: Space for property-specific rules or other desired clauses.
• Lost Key Policy: Tenants are required to pay the full cost of rekeying if keys are not returned upon move-out.

Specific to Massachusetts

To maintain legal compliance, the following clauses are provided:

• Late Fees (Section 2.1): Incurred if rent is overdue by 30 days, a late fee at a rate of five percent (5%) of the unpaid rent can be charged.
• Security Deposit Provisions (Section 2.4): Typically one month’s rent, with an annual 5% interest paid to the tenant. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days after lease termination, along with any accrued interest.
• Condition of Premises (Section 2.6): A Property Condition Report must be provided at lease start and returned within 15 days.
• Notification of Building Problems or Repairs Needed (Section 2.7): Landlords are responsible for repairs impacting health or safety as per State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.00.
• Fair Housing (Section 2.10): The agreement must adhere to federal and state fair housing laws.

General Clauses for Best Practices

Common lease agreement clauses include:

• Subletting (Section 3.1): Subleasing requires the landlord’s written permission.
• Altering or Improving the Property (Section 3.2): Modifications require written consent and return to original condition upon tenant move-out.
• Choice of Law (Section 3.11): Governed by Massachusetts law, with jurisdiction in the property’s county courts.
• Follow the Law (Section 3.14): Tenants must adhere to all laws and avoid being a nuisance.

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