What disclosures must a landlord provide in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Condition Statement (Detailed statement of condition of premises must be provided at move-in); Security Deposit Receipt (Receipt for security deposit with bank name and account details); Insurance (Disclosure that tenant may obtain renters insurance).

What happens if a Massachusetts landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Massachusetts Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Massachusetts law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Massachusetts, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Massachusetts law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Massachusetts landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d; Massachusetts Lead Law
Condition Statement
Detailed statement of condition of premises must be provided at move-in
Legal basis: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 15B(2)
Security Deposit Receipt
Receipt for security deposit with bank name and account details
Legal basis: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 15B(3)
Insurance
Disclosure that tenant may obtain renters insurance
Legal basis: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 15B

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Massachusetts?: Massachusetts requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Condition Statement (Detailed statement of condition of premises must be provided at move-in); Security Deposit Receipt (Receipt for security deposit with bank name and account details); Insurance (Disclosure that tenant may obtain renters insurance).
What happens if a Massachusetts landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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