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Written Information Security Program

According to 201 CMR 17.00: Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth, small businesses including landlords must take steps to protect important information Massachusetts residents give them.  For landlords especially, who often get access to detailed credit and personal histories, including social security numbers, having a…

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Smoke Detector Inspection Form

Use a smoke detector inspection form with your rented apartments and you can avoid delays or denials of insurance claims.
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Security Deposit Annual Statement

Each year, you must issue the security deposit statement below. Follow our Security Deposit Checklist to be sure you are in compliance.

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Rent Receipt

You should use this rent receipt when accepting payment in cash.
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Last Month’s Rent Annual Statement

Each year, landlords who took last month’s rent in advance must issue a Last Month’s Rent Annual Statement like the one below. The penalties for failing to issue this statement are much less serious than the Security Deposit law. You will owe interest and attorney’s fees, but not three times…

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