Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Guide

Tenants should be aware of their rights and the remedies available to them as a tenant in Massachusetts. Learn the most common types of tenant rights in this Guide.

Topics in the Guide include:

• Types of tenancies
• Paying the Rent
• Habitability rights
• Rent withholding
• Utility shut off rights
• Unlawful discrimination
• Landlord access
• Breaking Your Lease