Download Massachusetts Rental Lease Agreement Forms and Templates

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Massachusetts Rental Lease Agreement Forms and Templates

Use the Massachusetts lease agreements to legally bind a tenant (or “lessee”) into an arrangement that requires rent to be paid on a monthly basis. It is highly recommended that the landlord view the employment and income of every potential renter in order to make sure that the individual(s) can pay on time. If either party has any questions about their rights or the laws in Massachusetts he or she should view the Guide to Landlords and Tenants.

  • Rental Application – Use to screen a potential tenant to see his or her ability to pay rent before authorizing a lease agreement. This form, once signed by the applicant, will allow the landlord or management company to view all of the credit, employment, and rental history.
  • Standard Residential Lease – Use to create a rental arrangement between a landlord and tenant that is legally binding until the end of the term which is usually one (1) year. It is recommended that every tenant be screened through a rental application which allows the Landlord to be able to view and make sure that the potential tenant is able to pay rent on the due date every month.
  • Realtor Residential Lease – Use this fill in the blanks template with information of the tenant and the landlord in order to create a residential lease agreement (Approved by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors). This document allows for a the parties to make a legal contract to for the occupation of residential property in exchange for money. It is advised that a rental application is completed to make sure the tenant is able to pay the rent and that he or she has a record of paying on time.
  • Sublease – Also known as subletting, with the permission from the landlord allows a tenant to be able to rent a portion or the entire space he or she is under agreement for a period of time not to extend further than their original agreement. It is understood by all parties that the original tenant is responsible for the sublessee in regards to: damage on the property, payment of rent, and making sure he or she leaves the property in a timely manner. Any evictions must be carried out by the original tenant and not the landlord.

 Common Landlord-Tenant Laws

  • Security Deposit
    • Limit – Amount cannot be more than one (1) month’s rent
    • Returning to Tenant – Must be within thirty (30) days
  • Access – No notice must be given by the landlord to enter the property
  • When is Rent Late – Rent is due on the day stated in the lease agreement. The landlord may not charge a late fee until it is at least thirty (30) days late but is able to start the eviction process.

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