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Massachusetts Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A Massachusetts month-to-month lease agreement is a short-term rental contract between a landlord and tenant. It sets the terms for occupancy, including monthly rent payments, a security deposit, and other obligations of the landlord and tenant. The contract renews automatically until either party gives 30 days’ notice of termination.

Last updated October 25th, 2026

A Massachusetts month-to-month lease agreement is a short-term rental contract between a landlord and tenant. It sets the terms for occupancy, including monthly rent payments, a security deposit, and other obligations of the landlord and tenant. The contract renews automatically until either party gives 30 days’ notice of termination.

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Month-to-Month Laws

Termination Notice: The landlord or tenant must give 30 days’ notice to terminate the lease (§ 186:12).
Increasing Rent: Massachusetts law does not specify how much notice a landlord must give before increasing rent.

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