A Massachusetts month-to-month rental agreement is a flexible option for those seeking temporary housing. This type of agreement allows tenants to rent a residential property for as long or as short a time as they need.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
Minimum Termination Period: To terminate the lease agreement, either party must provide a notice of at least 30 days [1] .
Rent Increase: Landlords can raise the rent with a 30-day notice, giving tenants the choice to stay at the new rate [2] .
Required Lease Disclosures
- Fire insurance
- Inventory Checklist
- Identification
- Security Deposit Receipt
- Security Deposit Notice
- Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards
Our Massachusetts lease agreement page has more information on the required disclosures and associated laws.
Massachusetts Month-to-Month Eviction
In Massachusetts, ending a month-to-month tenancy requires landlords to use a 30-day notice to quit if the tenancy is less than three months. For leases that are three months or longer, a three-month notice to quit is necessary. These notices must inform the tenant that the lease will terminate at the end of the notice period, at which point they are expected to vacate the premises. The notice may also present the tenant with an option to enter into a new lease agreement under different terms.
The Massachusetts Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
