Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued an updated Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights (“Guide”) to help tenants and landlords understand their legal rights and responsibilities, avoid costly misunderstandings and unnecessary conflicts, and uphold the rights of all Massachusetts residents to live in safe and affordable homes, free from discrimination and environmental hazards. The updated Guide provides additional clarifications and explanations on a range of landlord and tenant issues that the Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) commonly encounters, including guidance on new housing laws like the eviction sealing and broker fees laws.
“Across Massachusetts, more than a million households rent their homes and tens of thousands of landlords work to provide safe and stable housing to these tenants,” said AG Campbell. “I am proud to release this updated guide to help tenants and landlords have positive, productive experiences and ensure that people’s rights are respected and upheld across the Commonwealth.”