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Massachusetts Security Deposit Itemization
After a Massachusetts tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 30 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Related Massachusetts documents
- Massachusetts Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Massachusetts Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Massachusetts Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Massachusetts Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Massachusetts Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Massachusetts deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Massachusetts?
- A security deposit generally may not exceed one month’s rent (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B). First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a reasonable lock/key fee may also be collected. Hold the deposit in a separate Massachusetts account, give the statutory receipts, and pay interest. Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 30 days. Noncompliance can cost triple damages. Unused money is generally due within 30 days (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 30-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.