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Commonly Asked Questions about Massachusetts Lease Forms

What does Massachusetts law require for a lease?

Every rental agreement must have certain terms, and is prohibited from containing certain other terms. The lease must include the name, address, and phone number of the owner, the person responsible for maintenance, and the person to whom the tenant can give copies of formal notices, complaints, or court papers.

What is a tenant at will agreement in Massachusetts?

A tenancy-at-will can be either oral or written. The landlord or tenant can end a month-to-month tenancy-at-will by giving a written 30 days (minimum) notice to quit that must expire at the end of a rental period. Pay special attention if the notice to quit is given in February, which has less than 30 days.

What is a standard lease agreement in Massachusetts?

The most commonly used Massachusetts lease agreement is the Standard Form of Lease. This document covers essential details such as rent amount, lease duration, security deposit, maintenance responsibilities, property managers, and other crucial provisions.

Does a new landlord have to honor a lease in Massachusetts?

Since the tenants agreement is tied to the property, they have the right to stay there after the property is sold. If no arrangements are made for the lease to terminate legally, the new landlord must honor the lease until it expires. If the new landlord wants the tenant out, they can form a cash for keys agreement.

What is another name for the standard form of lease?

This form is a residential tenancy agreement (standard lease). Landlords of most private residential rental units must use this form (standard lease) when they enter into a tenancy with a tenant.

What makes a lease legally binding in Massachusetts?

An enforceable agreement requires (1) terms sufficiently complete and definite, and (2) a present intent of the parties at the time of formation to be bound by those terms. Targus Group Intern., Inc. v. Sherman (Targus), 76 Mass. App.

What is a notice of lease in Massachusetts?

Notice of Lease is required to be recorded if lease term is more than 7 years to protect the tenant against third parties who do not have actual notice of the lease.

Can a landlord terminate a lease without cause in Massachusetts?

A landlord cant force you to move out before the lease ends, unless you fail to pay the rent or violate another docHub term, such as repeatedly throwing large and noisy parties. In these cases, landlords in Massachusetts must follow specific procedures to end the tenancy.