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Massachusetts Security Deposit Receipt
Record that a security deposit was received on a Massachusetts rental. Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B). This receipt is not the itemized accounting due at move-out.
- Usual return clock: 30 days.
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask for a written forwarding address before move-out.
Related Massachusetts documents
- Massachusetts Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Massachusetts Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Massachusetts Security Deposit Itemization. A written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
- Massachusetts Rent Receipt. A written record that rent was paid for a stated period. It is not a lease and not a waiver of other amounts still due.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Massachusetts deposit receipt papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- What is a security deposit receipt in Massachusetts?
- It records that deposit money was received, the amount, and the property. 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.
- Is the receipt the move-out accounting?
- No. At move-out you still owe an itemized list of deductions and any refund within 30 days, to the extent Massachusetts law requires.
- What is the deposit cap in Massachusetts?
- 1× rent