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Outcomes For February 2024

Posted on October 17th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for February 2024 filings

Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Posted on October 16th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Filings Month Ending 2025 September 30

Posted on October 16th, 2025

Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2025 September 30

Parking Agreement (Fixed Term)

Posted on October 16th, 2025

A close-up of pavement shows parking spaces indicated by yellow lines with yellow numbers. Spaces number 4 and 6 are visible. Licensed Claudio Schwarz for Unsplash.

Members can download a rental agreement to rent a parking space in Massachusetts, separate from any residential tenancy.

Storage Agreement (Fixed Term)

Posted on October 16th, 2025

A brightly lit storage area with wood paneling and wood shelves contains a painting, a table, skis, a bicycle, some wire metal shelves, two cardbox boxes and personal effects.

Members can download a rental agreement to rent a storage space or a garage in Massachusetts, separate from any residential tenancy.

Spooky Story: The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow

First Published October 31st, 2021 | Updated October 15th, 2025 Posted in laws, policy - 1 Comment

A carved jack-o-lantern against a black background is lit from within by a candle that makes its face glow orange. The pumpkin has a scary expression, with narrowed eyes and an open mouth full of pointy teeth. Above the pumpkin, the words “Triple Damages” in a creepy font appear in white, with white smoke surrounding them.

The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow is a tale of triple damages from good faith errors with a Massachusetts security deposit.

Water Submetering

First Published February 25th, 2019 | Updated October 8th, 2025

A guide to billing renters for water in Massachusetts. Includes submetering but also applies to single family buildings.

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy.

First Published August 21st, 2025 | Updated October 3rd, 2025

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy takes unbuildable land to help native species and biodiversity, helping landlords and residents.

Election Nominations

First Published November 25th, 2019 | Updated October 1st, 2025

Nominate someone for the MassLandlords Board of Directors or the Good Neighbor Award.

Forcing Tenants to Pay Brokers’ Fees is Already Illegal, No New Legislation Needed

First Published February 26th, 2025 | Updated October 1st, 2025 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Screen shot of MGL Ch. 186 s. 15B(1)(B), which enumerates the four fees that a landlord may collect from a tenant at or before tenancy has begun.

The illegal practice of landlords charging new tenants brokers’ fees could be addressed with a little enforcement of current laws.

Outcomes For February 2024

Filings Quarter Ending 2025 September 30

Filings Month Ending 2025 September 30

Parking Agreement (Fixed Term)

Storage Agreement (Fixed Term)

Spooky Story: The Legend of Security Deposit Hollow

Water Submetering

The Massachusetts Urban Conservancy.

Election Nominations

Forcing Tenants to Pay Brokers’ Fees is Already Illegal, No New Legislation Needed

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