Overview
Major metros: Boston, Worcester, Springfield. AvalonBay and Equity dominate the high-rise market in Boston.
Tenant law cheat sheet
- Security deposits. Capped at 1 month's rent. Must be held in an interest-bearing escrow account; tenant gets a written receipt and condition statement.
- Rent increases. Statewide rent control banned in 1994. Local just-cause eviction proposals have been considered but not yet enacted statewide.
- Eviction notice. 14-day notice to quit for non-payment of rent.