Security Deposits in Massachusetts: The Complete Rules — and How to Get Yours Back

MA security deposits are capped at one month's rent, must sit in a separate MA interest-bearing account, and must be returned within 30 days — or the landlord can owe triple damages.

Any MA tenant paying, holding concerns about, or trying to get back a security deposit.

• •Deposit capped at 1 month's rent under M.G.L. c. 186 §15B
• •Must be held in a separate MA interest-bearing account within 30 days
• •Must be returned within 30 days of move-out, itemized if deductions apply
• •Violations can trigger treble (3x) damages plus attorney's fees