SJC: Landlords May Not Deduct Cleaning Fees From Security Deposits
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In Peebles v. JRK, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled landlords may not use the renter’s security deposit to pay for cleaning or other reasonable wear and tear, even if the lease requires it.
What is a Lodging? When Do I Need a Rooming House License?
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What does it mean in Massachusetts for a building to be a lodging?
Renting Less Than Four Rooms: Sanitary Code Tips
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Renting four or more rooms individually may require a license, but remember the state sanitary code provides rules for landlords renting out three or fewer rooms, as well.
Outcomes for December 2023
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics: Outcomes for December 2023 filings
Filings Month Ending 2025 July 31
Massachusetts Eviction Data and Housing Court Statistics Filings Month Ending 2025 July 31
How to Avoid Discrimination Based on Public Assistance
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Whether your tenants can pay their rent is more important than how the rent gets paid.
Testimony opposed to Homesharing as drafted. 194 S.992 H.1473 An Act to expand housing opportunities through homesharing.
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The homesharing bills as drafted would allow 3-day evictions, would not require going to court, and would open the door to economic subservience and other social ills.
MassLandlords Submits Testimony in Support of RAFT Conditional on Public Records
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MassLandlords will only support the RAFT program if it contains a provision that its records are public records, insofar as they describe the address the public is paying for.
The Complete Guide to the MassLandlords vs. EOHLC Loss and How it Hurt Renters
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The Superior Judicial Court’s recent weak denial for further appellate review of our public records lawsuit erodes public information law.
Can Landlords Charge Move-Out and Item Removal Fees in Massachusetts?
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Billing your former tenants for trash removal, abandoned items or other move-out costs may be lawful, but use caution.
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