Massachusetts Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
Yes
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid water bills, and unpaid real estate taxes (if lease requires tenant to pay).
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
Yes
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid water bills, and unpaid real estate taxes (if lease requires tenant to pay).
Legal Citations
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B